Bernanke defends low-interest rates arguing they help to boost the global economy

Tuesday, March 26th 2013 - 05:00 UTC

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Ben Bernanke has defended the continuing low-interest-rate policies of the US Federal Reserve and central banks in Europe, saying they are helping to boost the global economy. The Fed governor's comments come after some analysts have voiced concern that such low rates are cutting the value of currencies of advanced nations. Read full article

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ChrisR
This character has even LESS understanding of how an economy operates than the fabled Mantega of Brasil.

Oh dear.
Mar 26th, 2013 - 07:31 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Hepatia
http://en.mercopress.com/2013/03/26/bernanke-defends-low-interest-rates-arguing-they-help-to-boost-the-global-economy#comment232220: Tell me, have you ever considered honoring us all by presenting your own magnificent resume for the position of Federal Reserve head? We would all be so happy to have 'ChrisR', hero and economist extraordinaire, swoop down from on high and save us all!
Mar 28th, 2013 - 02:32 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
2 Hepatia

I know enough about you not to waste my time 'debating' with you.

Go back to Holland and support your commie girlfriends.
Mar 28th, 2013 - 04:33 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Hepatia
http://en.mercopress.com/2013/03/26/bernanke-defends-low-interest-rates-arguing-they-help-to-boost-the-global-economy#comment233010: Of course you know better - your only retorical device is a foul mouth.

Rather than go to Holland, or anywhere in the Netherlands, I would prefer to stay at home now that I'm there. Is that OK with you?
Mar 29th, 2013 - 03:19 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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