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On the recordMarch 30, 2009
Fiscal monetary stimulus may provide broader support for the economy than monetary policy alone.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

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Bernanke emphasizes the importance of fiscal stimulus alongside monetary policy.

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