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Ben Bernanke: “My concern is that, as you mentioned, Senator, the Fed's credibility depends on the market's perception that we are…”

On the recordDecember 2, 2009
My concern is that, as you mentioned, Senator, the Fed's credibility depends on the market's perception that we are independent in making monetary policy decisions and we will not be influenced by short-term political considerations.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

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Bernanke emphasizes the importance of the Fed's independence from political influence.

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