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Ben Bernanke Quotes

It’s true that the Federal Reserve faces a lot of political pressure and is unpopular in many circles Picture Quote #1

The Federal Reserve has never suffered any losses in the course of its normal lending to banks and, now, to primary dealers Picture Quote #1

Fostering transparency and accountability at the Federal Reserve was one of my principal objectives when I became Chairman in February 2006 Picture Quote #1

The failure of Lehman Brothers demonstrated that liquidity provision by the Federal Reserve would not be sufficient to stop the crisis; substantial fiscal resources were necessary Picture Quote #1

The Federal Reserve has always recognized the importance of allowing markets to work, and government oversight of financial firms will never be fully effective without the aid of strong market discipline Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

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There are a number of institutions globally where the Federal Reserve typically leads the U.S. effort to work with financial regulators from other countries, and we try to, to the extent possible, establish international standards for how - the amount of capital a bank should hold, for example, or how much Picture Quote #1

Because financially capable consumers ultimately contribute to a stable economic and financial system as well as improve their own financial situations, it’s clear that the Federal Reserve has a significant stake in financial education Picture Quote #1

I was a professor at Princeton University. And, in that capacity, I studied for many years the role of financial crisis in the economy Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

Well, the U.S., of course, is the world’s largest economy. It’s about a quarter of the world’s output. It’s also home to many of the largest financial institutions and financial markets Picture Quote #1

Economic management involves the operation of economic frameworks in real time - for example, in the private sector, the management of complex financial institutions or, in the public sector, the day-to-day supervision of those institutions Picture Quote #1

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Now that I’m a civilian again, I can once more comment on economic and financial issues without my words being put under the microscope by Fed watchers Picture Quote #1

I don’t think there are any students who should not be exposed to a basic financial literacy course Picture Quote #1

I would argue that no financial instrument counted as regulatory capital should be allowed to receive any protection from losses Picture Quote #1

The Libor system is structurally flawed. It is a major problem for our financial system and for the confidence in the financial system. We need to address it Picture Quote #1

The decline in home equity makes it more difficult for struggling homeowners to refinance and reduces the financial incentive of stressed borrowers to remain in their homes Picture Quote #1

Monetary policy has less room to maneuver when interest rates are close to zero, while expansionary fiscal policy is likely both more effective and less costly in terms of increased debt burden when interest rates are pinned at low levels Picture Quote #1

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I came home from school one day, and there was a phone call for me. And I picked up the phone. They said, ‘This is the Harvard Admissions Department. We’d like to let you know that you’re accepted in the freshman class.’ And I said, ‘Come on, who is this really?’ Picture Quote #1

Nobody really understands gold prices and I don’t pretend to understand them either, Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

Well, optimism’s a good thing. It - makes people go out and - you know, start businesses and spend and do whatever is necessary to get the economy going Picture Quote #1

Although low inflation is generally good, inflation that is too low can pose risks to the economy - especially when the economy is struggling Picture Quote #1

Certainly, 9 percent unemployment and very slow growth is not a good situation Picture Quote #1

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Since World War II, inflation - the apparently inexorable rise in the prices of goods and services - has been the bane of central bankers Picture Quote #1

The downturn following the collapse of Japan’s so-called bubble economy of the 1980s was not as severe as the Great Depression Picture Quote #1

Speaking as somebody who has been happily married for 35 years, I can’t imagine any choice more consequential for a lifelong journey than the choice of a traveling companion Picture Quote #1

It’s the price of success: people start to think you’re omnipotent Picture Quote #1

If your uniform isn’t dirty, you haven’t been in the game Picture Quote #1

Not all information is beneficial Picture Quote #1

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It’s true that the Federal Reserve faces a lot of political pressure and is unpopular in many circles. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) The Federal Reserve has never suffered any losses in the course of its normal lending to banks and, now, to primary dealers. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) Fostering transparency and accountability at the Federal Reserve was one of my principal objectives when I became Chairman in February 2006. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) The failure of Lehman Brothers demonstrated that liquidity provision by the Federal Reserve would not be sufficient to stop the crisis; substantial fiscal resources were necessary. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) The Federal Reserve has always recognized the importance of allowing markets to work, and government oversight of financial firms will never be fully effective without the aid of strong market discipline. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) 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 Quotes) There are a number of institutions globally where the Federal Reserve typically leads the U.S. effort to work with financial regulators from other countries, and we try to, to the extent possible, establish international standards for how - the amount of capital a bank should hold, for example, or how much. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) Because financially capable consumers ultimately contribute to a stable economic and financial system as well as improve their own financial situations, it’s clear that the Federal Reserve has a significant stake in financial education. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) I was a professor at Princeton University. And, in that capacity, I studied for many years the role of financial crisis in the economy. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) 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 Quotes) Well, the U.S., of course, is the world’s largest economy. It’s about a quarter of the world’s output. It’s also home to many of the largest financial institutions and financial markets. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) Economic management involves the operation of economic frameworks in real time - for example, in the private sector, the management of complex financial institutions or, in the public sector, the day-to-day supervision of those institutions. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) Now that I’m a civilian again, I can once more comment on economic and financial issues without my words being put under the microscope by Fed watchers. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) I don’t think there are any students who should not be exposed to a basic financial literacy course. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) I would argue that no financial instrument counted as regulatory capital should be allowed to receive any protection from losses. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) The Libor system is structurally flawed. It is a major problem for our financial system and for the confidence in the financial system. We need to address it. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) The decline in home equity makes it more difficult for struggling homeowners to refinance and reduces the financial incentive of stressed borrowers to remain in their homes. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) Monetary policy has less room to maneuver when interest rates are close to zero, while expansionary fiscal policy is likely both more effective and less costly in terms of increased debt burden when interest rates are pinned at low levels. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) I came home from school one day, and there was a phone call for me. And I picked up the phone. They said, ‘This is the Harvard Admissions Department. We’d like to let you know that you’re accepted in the freshman class.’ And I said, ‘Come on, who is this really?’ (Ben Bernanke Quotes) Nobody really understands gold prices and I don’t pretend to understand them either, (Ben Bernanke Quotes) 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 Quotes) Well, optimism’s a good thing. It - makes people go out and - you know, start businesses and spend and do whatever is necessary to get the economy going. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) Although low inflation is generally good, inflation that is too low can pose risks to the economy - especially when the economy is struggling. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) Certainly, 9 percent unemployment and very slow growth is not a good situation (Ben Bernanke Quotes) Since World War II, inflation - the apparently inexorable rise in the prices of goods and services - has been the bane of central bankers. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) 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 Quotes) Speaking as somebody who has been happily married for 35 years, I can’t imagine any choice more consequential for a lifelong journey than the choice of a traveling companion. (Ben Bernanke Quotes) It’s the price of success: people start to think you’re omnipotent (Ben Bernanke Quotes) If your uniform isn’t dirty, you haven’t been in the game (Ben Bernanke Quotes) Not all information is beneficial (Ben Bernanke Quotes)

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