The more guidance a central bank can provide the public about how policy is likely to evolve the greater the chance that… — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
If current trends continue, the typical U.S. worker will be considerably more productive several decades from now. Thus, one might argue that… — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
It is not the responsibility of the Federal Bank - nor would it be appropriate - to protect lenders and investors from… — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
I generally leave the details of fiscal programs to the Administration and Congress. That's really their area of authority and responsibility, and… — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
We do not expect significant spillovers from the subprime market to the rest of the economy or to the financial system. — Ben Bernanke Copy Share
In the past, Federal Reserve chairmen have not generally gone directly to the public. — Ben Bernanke Copy Share
The U.S. government has a technology, called a printing press (or, today, its electronic equivalent), that allows it to produce as many U.S. dollars… — Ben Bernanke Copy Share
The Depression was an incredibly dramatic episode - an era of stock-market crashes, breadlines, bank runs and wild currency speculation, with the storm clouds… — Ben Bernanke Copy Share
Community development has a long history of innovation and learning from experience. — Ben Bernanke Copy Share
To be sure, the provision of liquidity alone can by no means solve the problems of credit risk and credit losses; but it can… — Ben Bernanke Copy Share
Consumers going through foreclosure typically will see their credit scores drop, raising longer-term questions about their ability to rebound financially and perhaps pursue a… — Ben Bernanke Copy Share
If you are not happy with yourself, even the loftiest achievements won't bring you much satisfaction. — Ben Bernanke Copy Share
High levels of homeownership have been shown to foster greater involvement in school and civic organizations, higher graduation rates, and greater neighborhood stability. — Ben Bernanke Copy Share
...the Federal Reserve has the capacity to operate in domestic money markets to maintain interest rates at a level consistent with our economic goals — Ben Bernanke Copy Share
To avoid large and unsustainable budget deficits, the nation will ultimately have to choose among higher taxes, modifications to entitlement programs such as Social… — Ben Bernanke Copy Share
The U.S. government has a technology, called a printing press (or today, its electronic equivalent), that allows it to produce as many U.S. dollars… — Ben Bernanke Copy Share
