On the recordJune 6, 2012
I have always said... you do not want to just do short-run stuff and ignore the long-run.
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congress.govI have always said... you do not want to just do short-run stuff and ignore the long-run.
Bernanke emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to economic policy.
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