Tag Archives: Ben Bernanke

Another Reason To Not Like The Plan

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Lance

I have argued in the past that the Federal Reserve’s policies may be helping in some ways, but hurting in others. Way too much borrowing and lending is running through the Fed which is drying up lending between banks. It … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 2, 2008 by Lance

A new distressed debt leveraged hedge fund has been launched: Go visit the website for all their competitive advantages!

Posted in Economics, Humor, Investing, Lance's Page | Tagged Ben Bernanke, credit crisis, distressed debt, George Bush, Hank Paulson, hedge funds | Leave a comment

Bernanke has a solution

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Lance

FROM: Dr Ben Bernanke Central Bank of United States of America 01-658-555-1234 TO: CEO Lagos, Nigeria Dear Friend: I have been requested by the regional members Federal Reserve of the USA to contact you for assistance in resolving a matter. … Continue reading →

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Inflation or Deflation?

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Lance

Contra David Merkel, Amity Schlaes says a choice can be made, and Bernanke’s worry should be inflation.

Posted in Around the Web | Tagged Ben Bernanke, deflation, Federal Reserve, inflation | 2 Comments

Today’s links: Washington tries to step up

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Lance

(cross posted at Risk and Return) Ben Bernanke gives Congress and the President the green light to take steps to stimulate the economy along with a warning:

Posted in Domestic Politics, Economics, Investing, Lance's Page, regulation | Tagged AMBAC, behavioral finance, Ben Bernanke, clowns, Emerging Markets, Federal Reserve, fiscal policy, fiscal stimulus, housing, MBIA, Merrill Lynch, Moody's, recession | Leave a comment

Monetarist Hero Anna Schwarz on the Fed

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Lance

Milton Friedman’s research partner, Anna Schwartz, goes after the federal reserve: As rebukes go in the close-knit world of central banking, few hurt as much as the scathing indictment of US Federal Reserve policy by Professor Anna Schwartz. The high … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Lance's Page | Tagged Alan Greenspan, Anna Schwartz, Ben Bernanke, Federal Reserve, Milton Friedman, monetarism, monetary policy | 5 Comments