Ben Bernanke said...

It would be very concerning for financial markets and, I think, for the general public if the United States didn't pay its bills.

He warns about the economic risks of failing to lift the debt limit.

07/16/2013

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The challenge for the Congress and the Administration is to put the Federal budget on a sustainable long-run path that p...

The point here is to stimulate the economy, create some forward momentum in growth and employment.

I absolutely agree with Dr. Paul that the Federal Reserve needs to be transparent and it needs to be accountable.

As I have mentioned, it is a cost of these policies and it is one that we take very seriously.