Topic: Ben Bernanke

Ben Bernanke's Speeches: At Least One Business Is Prospering
Ben Bernanke's Speeches: At Least One Business Is Prospering May 29, 2014 James V. DeLong There are a couple of possible reasons why Bernanke rakes in hundreds of thousands of dollars per private dinner party.  Not one of them is good.
Ben Bernanke Reduced American Wealth By 14%
Ben Bernanke Reduced American Wealth By 14% December 20, 2013 Jon Decker In maintaining the value of the dollar, the Bernanke Fed has had about as much success as it did in lowering unemployment to pre-recession levels.
On the menu: Grilled Yellen
On the menu: Grilled Yellen October 13, 2013 Thomas Lifson Senator Rand Paul has announced that he plans to "grill" Janet Yellen in her confirmation hearing as President Obama's nominee for the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. Currently
The Debt Ceiling Is a Red Herring
The Debt Ceiling Is a Red Herring September 27, 2013 Bernie Reeves The US ship of state has hit a giant financial iceberg. Captain Bernanke's response is to continue to bail water.
Ruling Class Without a Clue
Ruling Class Without a Clue June 25, 2013 Christopher Chantrill As the man said: 'the problem with the modern world is that stupidity has begun to think.'
The Dog Ate My Exit Strategy
The Dog Ate My Exit Strategy March 29, 2013 Bruce Johnson Any plausible "exit strategy" for the Fed grows more and more remote. What does this mean for the economy?
Cypriot Quantitative Easing
Cypriot Quantitative Easing March 19, 2013 Bruce Johnson The Cypriots have it correct. Just do it. Don't lie, pretend, feign, and deliver tepid speeches at conventions in Jackson Hole and Davos. Just take it and quit pretending. And quit lying.
The Bernanke Market
The Bernanke Market March 8, 2013 Bruce Johnson As long as Ben Bernanke decides to keep money loose, the stock market will rise. Restated, as long as one man holds to one mindset, the market will rise.
Recovery and the Fed's 'Exit Strategy'
Recovery and the Fed's 'Exit Strategy' October 21, 2012 Jon N. Hall "No Exit" by Jean Paul Bernanke is still the only play in town and the only title on marquees.
How to Counter Obama's Blame Bush Argument
How to Counter Obama's Blame Bush Argument October 5, 2012 Jason Kissner Completing the rhetorical, analytical, factual, and forensic demolition of the president's position on the economy.
Bernanke's Folly
Bernanke's Folly September 25, 2012 C. Edmund Wright QE 3 might have a greater impact on the 2012 election and us in the long run than the embassy issues.