The central bank needs to be able to make policy without short term political concerns. — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
History proves... that a smart central bank can protect the economy and the financial sector from the nastier side effects of a… — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
To the extent that bank panics interfere with normal flows of credit, they may affect the performance of the real economy. — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
The banks have accounts with the Fed, much the same way that you have an account in a commercial bank. — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
Among other objectives, liquidity guidelines must take into account the risks that inadequate liquidity planning by major financial firms pose for the… — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
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
The Depression was an incredibly dramatic episode - an era of stock-market crashes, breadlines, bank runs and wild currency speculation, with the… — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
Most of the policies that support robust economic growth in the long run are outside the province of the central bank. — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
In a mature economy like India's, which is becoming modern and a financially-oriented economy, an independent central bank, responsible central bank, is… — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
At the most basic level, a central bank must be clear and open about its actions and operations, particularly when they involve… — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
There are a number of institutions globally where the Federal Reserve typically leads the U.S. effort to work with financial regulators from… — 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 Image
In the past, Federal Reserve chairmen have not generally gone directly to the public. — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
Community development has a long history of innovation and learning from experience. — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
If you are not happy with yourself, even the loftiest achievements won't bring you much satisfaction. — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
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 Image
...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 Image
