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In 2012, Ben Bernanke, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, delivered a series of lectures on the Federal Reserve and the 2008 financial crisis at George Washington University. These talks provided crucial insights into the central bank's actions during the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. The content reveals the guiding principles behind the Fed's activities and the lessons learned from its response to economic challenges. Bernanke discusses the origins of the Federal Reserve from its establishment in 1914, through World War II, and its evolution post-1945 when it gained independence from other government departments like the Treasury. He examines the episodes of high inflation managed by then-chairman Paul Volcker and reflects on the era of the Great Moderation under Alan Greenspan. The lectures also address the Fed's response to the recent financial crisis, highlighting its role as the lender of last resort and the measures taken to inject liquidity into the banking system. Bernanke emphasizes that monetary policies alone cannot revive the economy and points out ongoing structural and regulatory issues that require attention. This work offers valuable first-hand knowledge of the financial system's challenges and will be a significant resource for those studying this pivotal moment in history.
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The Federal Reserve and the Financial Crisis, Ben Bernanke
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2013
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- Titel
- The Federal Reserve and the Financial Crisis
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Ben Bernanke
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2013
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Seitenzahl
- 144
- ISBN10
- 0691158738
- ISBN13
- 9780691158730
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Sachbücher, Handel, Wirtschaft & Management, Politik, Ökonomie, Finanzen & Buchhaltung, Finanzen, Bankwesen
- Beschreibung
- In 2012, Ben Bernanke, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, delivered a series of lectures on the Federal Reserve and the 2008 financial crisis at George Washington University. These talks provided crucial insights into the central bank's actions during the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. The content reveals the guiding principles behind the Fed's activities and the lessons learned from its response to economic challenges. Bernanke discusses the origins of the Federal Reserve from its establishment in 1914, through World War II, and its evolution post-1945 when it gained independence from other government departments like the Treasury. He examines the episodes of high inflation managed by then-chairman Paul Volcker and reflects on the era of the Great Moderation under Alan Greenspan. The lectures also address the Fed's response to the recent financial crisis, highlighting its role as the lender of last resort and the measures taken to inject liquidity into the banking system. Bernanke emphasizes that monetary policies alone cannot revive the economy and points out ongoing structural and regulatory issues that require attention. This work offers valuable first-hand knowledge of the financial system's challenges and will be a significant resource for those studying this pivotal moment in history.