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Ben Bernanke: “Increase democratic accountability, promote constructive dialog between policy makers and informed outsiders, and reduce…”

On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
Increase democratic accountability, promote constructive dialog between policy makers and informed outsiders, and reduce uncertainty in financial markets and help anchor the public's expectations of long-run inflation.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

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Bernanke emphasizes the importance of Fed transparency for accountability and market stability.

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