Uncertainty is seen to retard investment independently of considerations of risk or expected return. Ben Bernanke considerationexpectindependently Change image and share on social
Because a person has to be either working or looking for work to be counted as part of the labor force, an increase in the number of people too discouraged to continue their search for work would reduce the unemployment rate, all else being equal - but not for a positive reason. Ben Bernanke continuecountdiscourage share on social
The Federal Reserve's job is to do the right thing, to take the long-run interest of the economy to heart, and that sometimes means being unpopular. But we have to do the right thing. Ben Bernanke economyfederalheart Change image and share on social
No economy can succeed without a high-quality workforce, particularly in an age of globalization and technical change. Ben Bernanke agechangeeconomy Change image and share on social
Low and stable inflation in many countries is an important accomplishment that will continue to bring significant benefits. Ben Bernanke accomplishmentbenefitbring Change image and share on social
Following an extended boom in housing, the demand for homes began to weaken in mid-2005. By the middle of 2006, sales of both new and existing homes had fallen about 15 percent below their peak levels. Homebuilders responded to the fall in demand by sharply curtailing construction. Ben Bernanke beginboomconstruction share on social
Banks will have to win the confidence of their customers through fair dealing, making good loans, and remaining financially healthy. Ben Bernanke bankconfidencecustomer Change image and share on social
If you are not happy with yourself, even the loftiest achievements won't bring you much satisfaction. Ben Bernanke achievementbringhappy Change image and 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
