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Ben Bernanke: Inflation, Recession, and ESG with the Former Fed Chair 5/16/22
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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
May 16, 2022
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Description
Former Chair of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke weighs in on the US economic recovery from Covid-19, the likelihood of an impending recession, and the Fed’s strategy to combat inflation. In an extended, exclusive interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernanke explains how he uses history to inform his perspective on today’s economy in his new book, “21st Century Monetary Policy: The Federal Reserve from the Great Inflation to Covid-19.” Bernanke shares his thoughts on bitcoin and on climate-conscious investments as inflation and oil prices around the world remain high. In this episode:Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
Released:
May 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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