Monday, November 8, 2010

The Fed's Weak New Policy

Paul Krugman, New York Times
Eight years ago Ben Bernanke, already a governor at the Federal Reserve although not yet chairman, spoke at a conference honoring Milton Friedman. He closed his talk by addressing Friedman's famous claim that the Fed was responsible for the Great Depression, because it failed to do what was necessary to save the economy. Paul Krugman "You're right," said Mr. Bernanke, "we did it. We're very sorry. But thanks to you, we won't do it again." Famous last words. For we are, in fact, doing it again. ...

Source: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/2010/11/08/the_fed039s_weak_new_policy_245412.html

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