History proves... that a smart central bank can protect the economy and the financial sector from the nastier side effects of a stock market collapse. Ben Bernanke bankcentralcollapse Change image and share on social
Neighborhoods and communities are complex organisms that will be resilient only if they are healthy along a number of interrelated dimensions, much as a human body cannot be healthy without adequate air, water, rest, and food. Ben Bernanke adequateairbody share on social
I have spoken about deficits, and I think deficits are important because they address broad economic and financial stability. We need to talk about that. Ben Bernanke addressbroaddeficit Change image and share on social
The American people are among the most productive in the world. We have the best technologies. We have great universities. We have entrepreneurs. Ben Bernanke americanentrepreneurgreat Change image and share on social
Honest error in the face of complex and possibly intractable problems is a far more important source of bad results than are bad motives. Ben Bernanke badcomplexerror Change image and share on social
If you want to understand geology, study earthquakes. If you want to understand the economy, study the Depression. Ben Bernanke depressionearthquakeeconomy Change image and share on social
The Fed's policy choices can always be debated, but the quality and commitment of the Federal Reserve as a public institution is second to none, and I am proud to lead it. Ben Bernanke choicecommitmentdebate Change image and share on social
The public in many countries is understandably concerned by the commitment of substantial government resources to aid the financial industry when other industries receive little or no assistance. This disparate treatment, unappealing as it is, appears unavoidable. Ben Bernanke aidappearassistance share on social
Home purchases that are very highly leveraged or unaffordable subject the borrower and lender to a great deal of risk. Moreover, even in a strong economy, unforeseen life events and risks in local real estate markets make highly leveraged borrowers vulnerable. Ben Bernanke borrowerdealeconomy 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
