Alternatives Quote by Ben Bernanke

The data are what matter in economics, and the more ruthlessness that an economist can summon to make sense of the data, the more…

— Stephen J. Dubner

“One study of twenty years of data in the United States concluded that “the preferences of the average American appear to have only a…

— Geoff Mulgan

It's important for market participants to have a sense of how we think about the economy and the appropriate path of policy, to look…

— Janet Yellen

If we have data, lets look at data. If all we have are opinions, lets go with mine.

— Anonymous

The only thing they [government] want is better data. But data doesn't tell people someone is well educated. It's a vicious circle. There is…

— Deborah Meier

Good policy is grounded in a robust set of facts and data.

— Seth Moulton

I think that over the last few decades, we have seen better economic outcomes than in the past.

— Martin Feldstein

Washington politicians think that government can make better decisions than you and me. But we know better. We know it's smaller, less intrusive government…

— Brad Wenstrup

The economy should serve man, not statistics.

— Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada

If we have data, let's look at data. If all we have are opinions, let's go with mine.

— Anonymous

I work on the boundary between economics and statistics in this field called econometrics. Part of my interest is understanding how you use statistics…

— Lars Peter Hansen

The United States should pursue a more robust agenda for U.S. competitiveness and innovation focused on a lower-carbon economy, including investments in education, basic…

— Mona Sutphen