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 (71 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 6.50 | 0.06% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 204,638 | $21,000,000 | 12,983$ |
| Spain | 2 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 56,810 | $1,400,000 | 1,701$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 23,803 | $2,700,000 | 947$ |
| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 34,569 | $2,000,000 | 1,144$ |
| Totals | 6 | 506,105,266 | 319,820 | $27,100,000 | 16,775$ |
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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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United Kingdom:
Ben Bernanke was the Fed chairman who was sworn in during George W. Bush's presidency.
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United States:
Ben Bernanke was sworn in as chairman of the Federal Reserve during George W. Bush's visit in 2006.
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United States:
Ben Bernanke, along with Janet Yellen, emphasizes the importance of the Fed's credibility.
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Spain:
Ben Bernanke, a former Fed chairman, had his own theory about the secrecy surrounding central bank meetings.
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Russia:
Ben Bernanke was a student of Stanley Fischer and later became the chairman of the Federal Reserve.
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Italy:
Ben Bernanke wrote his doctoral thesis under Stan Fischer.
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Russia:
Ben Bernanke was one of Stanley Fischer's students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Spain:
Ben Bernanke, who later became the chairman of the Federal Reserve, considered Fischer his mentor.
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