Long-term unemployment is particularly costly to those directly affected, of course. But in addition, because of its negative effects on workers' skills and attachment to the labor force, long-term unemployment may ultimately reduce the productive capacity of our economy. Ben Bernanke additionaffectattachment 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
The Fed's independence is critical. Ben Bernanke criticalfeedindependence Change image and share on social
The Federal Reserve cannot solve all the economy's problems on its own. Ben Bernanke economyfederalproblem 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 the typical economic recovery, a resurgent housing sector helps fuel reemployment and rising incomes. Ben Bernanke economicfuelhelp Change image and share on social
The stress on the financial system in the fall of 2007 was significant, but not so significant as to threaten the overall stability of the U.S. economy, although it did lead to the beginning of a recession at the end of 2007. Ben Bernanke begineconomyend share on social
In many spheres of human endeavor, from science to business to education to economic policy, good decisions depend on good measurement. Ben Bernanke businessdecisiondepend Change image and share on social
Many foreclosed homes are neglected or abandoned, as legal proceedings or other factors delay their resale. Deteriorating or vacant properties can, in turn, directly affect the quality of life in a neighborhood, for example, by leading to increases in vandalism or crime. Ben Bernanke abandonaffectcrime 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