Oct 27, 2026

Ben Bernanke on the wealth effect

Higher stock prices will boost consumer wealth and help increase confidence, which can also spur spending.  Increased spending will lead to higher incomes and profits that, in a virtuous circle, will further support economic expansion.

~ Fed chairman Ben Bernanke, Washington Post op-ed, November 4, 2010

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