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To: redfrecknj who wrote (53994)2/17/2006 1:13:47 AM
From: NOW  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 110194
 
" Those close to Mr. Bernanke believe he can handle any worrisome
economic condition, given his academic pedigree. He scored 1590 out of
a maximum 1600 on his SATs, has an economic degree from Harvard
and a doctorate from Princeton." Financial Post, February 1, 2006



To: redfrecknj who wrote (53994)2/20/2006 8:04:08 PM
From: GraceZ  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 110194
 
My son, Conor (with a degree in Economics, and market experience beyond his years) wondered, is "maximum sustainable employment" really one of the Fed's mandates, or is that something the Greenspan Fed started?

How does someone get a degree in economics without knowing about Humphrey Hawkins?

The original legislation, the Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act of 1978, was named for its sponsors, Sen. Hubert Humphrey and Rep. Augustus Hawkins.


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