Ben Bernanke’s 8-Year Fed Odyssey

Ben Bernanke’s 8-Year Fed Odyssey

A Reverse Robin Hood?

Historically low interest rates and quantitative easing asset purchases have prompted criticism that the Fed's monetary policies have disproportionately benefitted wealthy owners of stocks and real estate. Bernanke defended those policies and their stated purpose of improving the job market and economic outlook for all Americans.

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