Ben S. Bernanke Quotes

Under Chairman Greenspan, monetary policy has become increasingly transparent to the public and the financial markets, a trend that I strongly support. - Ben S. Bernanke

Those high oil prices are a burden on U.S. families, on firms' production costs. But the good news is that at least so far the U.S. economy has not been slowed by the high energy prices. - Ben S. Bernanke

The greatest single cause of the fiscal surplus of the 1990s was the stock market bubble, which led to an unsustainably high level of economic activity and tax revenues. - Ben S. Bernanke

The destruction wrought by Katrina and Rita may reduce growth somewhat in the short run, but the longer-term growth trajectory remains in place. - Ben S. Bernanke

The contrast between the 1970's and today is very marked. - Ben S. Bernanke

My first priority will be to maintain continuing with the policy and policy strategies under the Greenspan era. - Ben S. Bernanke

Low marginal tax rates are supportive of economic growth. I would submit that we would want to look very hard at government spending - make sure it's controlled - before we raise taxes, which, in turn, would have negative impacts on the economy. - Ben S. Bernanke

If I am confirmed to this position, my first priority will be to maintain consistency and continuity with the policies established during the Greenspan years. - Ben S. Bernanke

I see inflation as remaining well-contained going forward. - Ben S. Bernanke

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