Former Federal Reserve Chairman and ex-Princeton chair of Economic Ben Shalom Bernanke’s memoir, The Courage to Act: A Memoir of a Crisis and its Aftermath, is a gripping account of the policy maker’s tough decisions during the financial crisis. Presenting an objective account of events complemented with his personal thought process, the book provides an interesting view of the otherwise occult world of central banking. Written for the layman, only a basic understanding of financial concepts is needed to understand Mr. Bernanke’s book. Written in an unassuming fashion, the book conjures a profound appreciation for the Federal Reserve and the men and women who ensure the financial and economic stability of this country. Even if one disagrees with Mr. Bernanke’s policies, actions, or beliefs, one thing is for sure: Mr Bernanke’s job as Chairman of the Federal Reserve during the Financial Crisis is one nobody would want to have had.
Former Federal Reserve Chairman and ex-Princeton chair of Economic Ben Shalom Bernanke’s memoir, The Courage to Act: A Memoir of a Crisis and its Aftermath, is a gripping account of the policy maker’s tough decisions during the financial crisis. Presenting an objective account of events complemented with his personal thought process, the book provides an interesting view of the otherwise occult world of central banking. Written for the layman, only a basic understanding of financial concepts is needed to understand Mr. Bernanke’s book. Written in an unassuming fashion, the book conjures a profound appreciation for the Federal Reserve and the men and women who ensure the financial and economic stability of this country. Even if one disagrees with Mr. Bernanke’s policies, actions, or beliefs, one thing is for sure: Mr Bernanke’s job as Chairman of the Federal Reserve during the Financial Crisis is one nobody would want to have had.
