In crisis, Bernanke was the right man in the right place. The jury is out on his record during recovery.
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Tag Archives: The Federal Reserve
A Physics Breakthrough, Or A News Leak?
News may have traveled from Washington to Chicago faster than light – or maybe someone just jumped the gun.
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A First Step On A Tricky Path
Weaning markets off the fed’s easy money is like persuading a stubborn infant to give up mother’s milk in favor of solid food.
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When Good News Is Bad News
Bernanke painted an optimistic picture of the economy last week. So why did financial markets recoil?
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Putting The Fed In Your Pocket
A $1 trillion coin offers free-spending politicians a convenient way to put the Federal Reserve in their pocket.
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Thank You, Ben Bernanke
Fed policy means an ultra-cheap mortgage now, but we may pay later with higher inflation.
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Central Bank Power And Its Limit
Central bankers have the power to provide limitless cheap credit to governments, but that doesn’t fix the economy.
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Money Fund Regs Deserve A Stake Through The Heart
A bad proposal is dead, but money funds are not safe yet. This regulatory creature warrants a stake through the heart.
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A Bulwark Against Another Financial Panic
Six years after Bear Stearns collapsed, financial institutions are collaborating on a new plan to backstop a key money market.
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