Ben Bernanke
Ben Bernanke is an American economist who served as the 14th Chair of the Federal Reserve from 2006 to 2014, guiding the U.S. economy through the financial crisis of 2007-2008 and implementing significant monetary policy measures including quantitative easing to stabilize the economy. A respected scholar, Bernanke is known for his work on monetary policy, macroeconomics, and the Great Depression, and has authored numerous publications on these subjects. His insights continue to influence discussions on economic policy, particularly in the context of inflation and government spending.
Born on Dec 13, 1953 (72 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 7 | 7.57 | 0.67% | +20% | 46,754,778 | 373,327 | $1,400,000 | 11,179$ |
| Canada | 4 | 6.50 | 0.38% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 143,551 | $1,700,000 | 6,421$ |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 7.75 | 0.21% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 140,915 | $2,700,000 | 5,605$ |
| Hong Kong | 2 | 7.50 | 0.28% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 21,370 | $370,000 | 1,054$ |
| Australia | 2 | 8.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 48,113 | $1,380,000 | 2,604$ |
| United States | 2 | 7.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 324,353 | $21,000,000 | 20,578$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 5.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 16,177 | $700,000 | 1,308$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 4,761 | $62,000 | 58$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 17,276 | $82,000 | 79$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 197,983 | $1,500,000 | 1,407$ |
| France | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 67,922 | $2,700,000 | 2,810$ |
| Italy | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 56,612 | $2,000,000 | 1,873$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 17,979 | $250,000 | 234$ |
| Russia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 142,677 | $1,500,000 | 1,485$ |
| India | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,345,034 | $2,900,000 | 2,827$ |
| Totals | 31 | 2,428,444,590 | 2,918,050 | $40,244,000 | 59,522$ |
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Switzerland:
Ben Bernanke was the former Fed Chair whose policies Kevin Warsh criticized.
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Switzerland:
Ben Bernanke led the Federal Reserve during Warsh's tenure as governor from 2006 to 2011.
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Canada:
Ben Bernanke described Kevin Warsh as one of his closest advisers during the financial crisis.
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Spain:
Ben Bernanke was the chairman of the Federal Reserve during the financial crisis and worked closely with Kevin Warsh.
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Spain:
Ben Bernanke is a former chair of the Federal Reserve and maintains a cordial relationship with Kevin Warsh.
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Russia:
Ben Bernanke condemned the Justice Department's actions as an attempt to undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve.
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India:
Warsh worked closely with then Fed chair Ben Bernanke during the 2008 global financial crisis.
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Canada:
Warsh worked closely with then-chair Ben Bernanke in 2008-09 during the central bank’s efforts to combat the financial crisis and the Great Recession.
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Romania:
Ben Bernanke is referenced regarding his comments on the subprime mortgage market during the financial crisis.
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United States:
The amicus brief was signed by every living former chair of the Federal Reserve, including Ben Bernanke.
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