I think most of us would agree that people who hav... -Ben Bernanke

I think most of us would agree that people who have, say, little formal schooling but labor honestly and diligently to help feed, clothe, and educate their families are deserving of greater respect - and help, if necessary - than many people who are superficially more successful.

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Ben Bernanke is an American economist and former Chairman of the Federal Reserve. With his expertise in monetary policy and his leadership during the global financial crisis, he made a significant impact on the U.S. economy and played a crucial role in stabilizing and rebuilding the financial system.

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