373 Quotes by Ben Bernanke

Textbooks describe economics as the study of the allocation of scarce resources. That definition may be the 'what,' but it certainly is not the 'why.'

Identity theft is a serious crime that affects millions of Americans each year.

High levels of homeownership have been shown to foster greater involvement in school and civic organizations, higher graduation rates, and greater neighborhood stability.

The Federal Reserve cannot solve all the economy's problems on its own.

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.

When the economic well-being of their nation demanded a strong and creative response, my colleagues at the Federal Reserve... mustered the moral courage to do what was necessary.

If the fiscal cliff occurs, I don't think the Federal Reserve has the tools to offset that event.

In many spheres of human endeavor, from science to business to education to economic policy, good decisions depend on good measurement.

I got into economics because I wanted to make things better for the average person.