Avoid Quote by Ben Bernanke
“How much would you pay to avoid a second Depression?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Forum, 2009
Consider the cost of preventing another severe economic downturn.
In simple terms: How much would you pay to avoid a second Depression?
Invest heavily in preventive economic policies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- central bank actions
- public awareness campaigns
- investment strategies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What measures most effectively avert depressions?
- How much should society invest in prevention?
Predicting crises is uncertain.