Assets Quote by Alan Greenspan
“We as central bankers need not be concerned if a collapsing financial asset bubble does not threaten to impair the real economy, its production, jobs and price stability.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Forum, 2015
Central banks can ignore a financial bubble if it doesn't affect real economic fundamentals.
In simple terms: Ignore bubbles that don’t hurt the real economy.
Focus on real‑economy health.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- central bank strategy
- investment decisions
- business planning
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should banks monitor all asset bubbles?
- What are the risks of ignoring a bubble?
Bubbles can still cause indirect damage.