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Former Chair Ben Bernanke takes long view of Federal Reserve's current challenges
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Marketplace Staff
May 17, 2022
“I think it's important to look back at history,” said the former leader of the U.S. central bank.
Ben Bernanke on COVID-19 downturn: "With help from the Federal Reserve and from the Treasury, I'm not really expecting a major financial crisis."
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Katherine Wiles
Mar 23, 2020
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the Fed has to do what it can to limit the damage caused by the coronavirus.
The questions 60 Minutes doesn’t need to ask Yellen, Bernanke and Powell ...
by
Janet Nguyen
Mar 8, 2019
… because Marketplace already did.
Divided Decade: How the financial crisis changed politics
by
Tommy Andres
Dec 18, 2018
Did saving the financial system break the political system?
Does the U.S. have too many financial regulators?
Mar 19, 2018
The fragmented system is one reason why the 2008 crisis was so bad, experts say.
“The enemy is forgetting”: Bernanke, Geithner and Paulson on why we must remember the 2008 financial crisis
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Jana Kasperkevic
Mar 19, 2018
The former officials coordinated the nation's response, one they say would be a challenge in today's political climate.
The Fed's surprise move 10 years ago set the tone for its crisis response
Jan 23, 2018
Ten years ago this week, the Fed unexpectedly slashed interest rates at an unscheduled meeting. It was the first of many "bold" actions by the Fed during the financial crisis.
For public good, not for profit.
Life after the Fed: What will Janet Yellen do next?
Nov 2, 2017
A quick look at some of her options.
Advice from the chairs: How to succeed at the Fed
Nov 2, 2017
Words of wisdom from former chairs of the Federal Reserve.
This artist cuts up cash and uses it for collage
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Apr 7, 2017
Artist Mark Wagner uses U.S. currency to make his intricate collages.