Did Jimmy Carter want high interest rates?

Jimmy Carter did not explicitly want high interest rates; rather, he faced the challenge of combating rampant inflation during his presidency in the late 1970s. To address this economic issue, the Federal Reserve, led by Chairman Paul Volcker, implemented high interest rates as a means to curb inflation. While high rates were a necessary strategy at the time, they also contributed to economic recession and widespread discontent among consumers and businesses. Carter's administration ultimately sought to balance inflation control with economic growth.