The impact on the broader economy and financial markets of the problems in the subprime markets seems likely to be contained. — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
The Libor system is structurally flawed. It is a major problem for our financial system and for the confidence in the financial… — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
Among the largest banks, the capital ratios remain good and I don’t expect any serious problems . . . . among the… — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
As we try to make the financial system safer, we must inevitably confront the problem of moral hazard. — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
Sector-specific price declines, uncomfortable as they may be for producers in that sector, are generally not a problem for the economy as… — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
In a slow-growing world that is short on aggregate demand, Germany's trade surplus is a problem. — Ben Bernanke Copy Share Image
I and others were mistaken early on in saying that the subprime crisis would be contained. The causal relationship between the housing… — 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
