The succession of crises facing the US economy in 2008 and 2009 have thrown a bright spotlight on Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke. Each of his moves to address the disastrous economic conditions are reported and analyzed at length in the press. This title presents Bernanke's career as Federal Reserve chairman.
In examining the challenges facing Federal Reserve chair Ben Bernanke, Van Overtveldt reviews Bernanke's career as an economist prior to replacing Alan Greenspan. The book offers much-needed historical context and explores the role of the nation's central banker.
