The Courage to Act

In The Courage to Act, Ben S. Bernanke recounts his journey from a rural upbringing to becoming the chair of the Federal Reserve in 2006, just as the housing bubble burst and threatened the global financial system. He shares insights from his pivotal role in navigating the ensuing crisis alongside two U.S. presidents, employing various tools of the Fed to stabilize the economy. This account offers listeners a unique perspective on the critical actions taken to avert a catastrophic economic collapse during a tumultuous period in American history.