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Ben Bernanke: “If we pursued that policy, it would actually not be helpful toward full employment.”

On the recordJuly 17, 2012
If we pursued that policy, it would actually not be helpful toward full employment.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Bernanke warns against severe austerity policies affecting employment.

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