If two people always agree, one of them is redundant. Ben Bernanke agreepeopleredundant Change image and share on social
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
As an educator myself, I understand the profound effect that good teachers and a quality education have on the lives of our young people. Ben Bernanke educationeducatoreffect 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
The downturn following the collapse of Japan's so-called bubble economy of the 1980s was not as severe as the Great Depression. Ben Bernanke 1980sbubblecall Change image and share on social
The Federal Reserve, like other central banks, wields powerful tools; democratic accountability requires that the public be able to see how and for what purposes those tools are being used. Ben Bernanke accountabilitybankcentral Change image and share on social
A gold standard doesn't imply stability in the prices of the goods and services that people buy every day, it implies a stability in the price of gold itself. Ben Bernanke buydaygold Change image and share on social
My proposal that Fed governors should signal their commitment to public service by wearing Hawaiian shirts and Bermuda shorts has so far gone unheeded. Ben Bernanke bermudacommitmentfeed Change image and share on social
A collapse in U.S. stock prices certainly would cause a lot of white knuckles on Wall Street. Ben Bernanke collapseknucklelot Change image and share on social
In a mature economy like India's, which is becoming modern and a financially-oriented economy, an independent central bank, responsible central bank, is really central to success. Ben Bernanke bankcentraleconomy Change image and share on social