Many savers are also homeowners; indeed, a family's home may be its most important financial asset. Many savers are working, or would like to be. Ben Bernanke assetfamilyfinancial Change image and share on social
Long term, I have a lot of confidence in the United States. We have an excellent record in terms of innovation. We have great universities that are involved in technological change and progress. We have an entrepreneurial culture, much more than almost any other country. Ben Bernanke changeconfidencecountry share on social
Remember that physical beauty is evolution's way of assuring us that the other person doesn't have too many intestinal parasites. Ben Bernanke assurebeautyevolution Change image and share on social
The economist John Maynard Keynes said that in the long run, we are all dead. If he were around today he might say that, in the long run, we are all on Social Security and Medicare. Ben Bernanke deadeconomistjohn Change image and share on social
To be sure, faster growth in nominal labor compensation does not necessarily portend higher inflation. Ben Bernanke compensationfastgrowth Change image and share on social
For practitioners of community development, as in any field, joining a network of like-minded professionals is important for building skills and becoming aware of opportunities and resources. Ben Bernanke awarebuildcommunity Change image and share on social
I think most of us would agree that people who have, say, little formal schooling but labor honestly and diligently to help feed, clothe, and educate their families are deserving of greater respect - and help, if necessary - than many people who are superficially more successful. Ben Bernanke agreeclothedeserve share on social
The Federal Reserve Act requires the Federal Reserve to report annually on its operations and to publish its balance sheet weekly. Ben Bernanke actannuallybalance Change image and share on social
Well, the U.S., of course, is the world's largest economy. It's about a quarter of the world's output. It's also home to many of the largest financial institutions and financial markets. Ben Bernanke economyfinancialhome Change image and share on social
To be sure, the provision of liquidity alone can by no means solve the problems of credit risk and credit losses; but it can reduce liquidity premiums, help restore the confidence of investors, and thus promote stability. Ben Bernanke confidencecreditinvestor share on social