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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 149,369 | $21,000,000 | 9,477$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 9,738 | $89,000 | 80$ |
| Totals | 2 | 341,850,561 | 159,107 | $21,089,000 | 9,557$ |
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Dominican Republic:
Ben Bernanke analyzed the stability achieved by Latin America and emphasized the benefits of new thinking in economic policy.
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United States:
Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke's leadership style is noted as a foundation for Jerome Powell's approach.
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Greece:
Ben Bernanke is among the former Fed chairs who supported Lisa Cook in her legal battle against dismissal.
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United States:
Ben Bernanke is a former Fed chair who warned against overturning the injunction protecting Lisa Cook.
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Switzerland:
Ben Bernanke is mentioned as the former chairman of the Federal Reserve who lowered interest rates significantly.
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Indonesia:
Ben Bernanke is noted for his work on the credit channel mechanism in economics.
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Switzerland:
Ben Bernanke recommends Yudkowsky's new book.
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United States:
Miran would be taking the same route that other former Fed chairs have taken, such as Janet Yellen and Ben Bernanke.
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Spain:
Ben Bernanke is a former Chair of the Federal Reserve who co-authored an opinion piece emphasizing the importance of the Fed's independence.
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Italy:
Ben Bernanke was sworn in at the Federal Reserve in 2006.
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