A.I.G. was even larger than Lehman, with a substantial presence in derivatives and debt markets, as well as in insurance markets. Ben Bernanke debtderivativeinsurance Change image and share on social
Achieving price stability is not only important in itself, it is also central to attaining the Federal Reserve's other mandate objectives of maximum sustainable employment and moderate long-term interest rates. Ben Bernanke achieveattaincentral share on social
It's true that the Federal Reserve faces a lot of political pressure and is unpopular in many circles. Ben Bernanke circlefacefederal Change image and share on social
As we try to make the financial system safer, we must inevitably confront the problem of moral hazard. Ben Bernanke confrontfinancialhazard Change image and share on social
Small businesses have played an important role in fueling past economic recoveries. Ben Bernanke businesseconomicfueling Change image and share on social
The crisis in Europe has affected the U.S. economy by acting as a drag on our exports, weighing on business and consumer confidence, and pressuring U.S. financial markets and institutions. Ben Bernanke actaffectbusiness Change image and share on social
In all likelihood, a significant amount of time will be required to restore the nearly eight and a half million jobs that were lost nationwide over 2008 and 2009. Ben Bernanke amounthalfjob 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
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