I assure this committee that, if I am confirmed, I will be strictly independent of all political influences... essential to that institution's ability to function effectively and achieve its mandated objectives. Ben Bernanke abilityachieveassure share on social
Economic management involves the operation of economic frameworks in real time - for example, in the private sector, the management of complex financial institutions or, in the public sector, the day-to-day supervision of those institutions. Ben Bernanke complexdayeconomic share on social
High levels of homeownership have been shown to foster greater involvement in school and civic organizations, higher graduation rates, and greater neighborhood stability. Ben Bernanke civicfostergraduation Change image and share on social
Preventing liquidation of an unbalanced market will leave you in tears. Ben Bernanke leaveliquidationmarket Change image and share on social
The banks have accounts with the Fed, much the same way that you have an account in a commercial bank. Ben Bernanke accountbankcommercial Change image and share on social
You want to put the fire out first and then worry about the fire code. Ben Bernanke codefireput Change image and share on social
The more guidance a central bank can provide the public about how policy is likely to evolve the greater the chance that market participants will make appropriate inferences. Ben Bernanke bankcentralchance Change image and share on social
I think one of the lessons of the Depression - and this is something that Franklin Roosevelt demonstrated - was that when orthodoxy fails, then you need to try new things. And he was very willing to try unorthodox approaches when the orthodox approach had shown that it was not adequate. Ben Bernanke adequateapproachdemonstrate share on social
The best solution to income inequality is providing a high-quality education for everybody. In our highly technological, globalized economy, people without education will not be able to improve their economic situation. Ben Bernanke economiceconomyeducation share on social
Economics has many substantive areas of knowledge where there is agreement, but also contains areas of controversy. That's inescapable. Ben Bernanke agreementareacontroversy Change image and share on social