Allow Quote by Ben Bernanke
“Evolving technologies that allow economists to gather new types of data and to manipulate millions of data points are just one factor among several that are likely to transform the field in coming years.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at Economic Symposium, 2018
New data tools will reshape economics, but they are only one of many drivers of change.
In simple terms: Data tools will change economics, but not alone.
Embrace data while staying open to other influences.
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Type
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- academic research
- financial forecasting
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How will data reshape economic theory?
- What non‑data factors remain crucial?
Data alone cannot solve deep structural issues.