Ben Bernanke

American economist (born 1953)
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Ben Bernanke
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Ben Bernanke, born on December 13, 1953, in Augusta, is a United States citizen of the Jewish faith [1][2][3][4]. He received his education at Dillon High School, Harvard University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology [5][6][7][8]. His professional roles include economist, politician, professor, banker, and teacher [9][10].

Throughout his career, he has been employed by Princeton University, New York University, Stanford University, and the Brookings Institution [11]. He served as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers from 2005 to 2006 and as Chair of the Federal Reserve from 2006 to 2014 . He is a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Econometric Society, and the National Academy of Sciences [12][13].

Bernanke has received numerous accolades, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Adam Smith Award, and the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel [12][14]. He is also recognized as a Fellow of the Econometric Society, a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a recipient of the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award [12][14].

Ben Bernanke

Summary

Ben Bernanke is a human[1]. Born in Augusta[2], he… he was born on December 13, 1953[3]. He worked as an economist[4], politician[5], professor[6], banker[7], and teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,324 views/month, #6,096 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ben Bernanke was born in Augusta[2].
  • Ben Bernanke was born on December 13, 1953[3].
  • Ben Bernanke held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Ben Bernanke's professions included economist[4].
  • Ben Bernanke's professions included politician[5].
  • Ben Bernanke worked as a professor[6].
  • Ben Bernanke worked as a banker[7].
  • Ben Bernanke's professions included teacher[8].
  • Among Ben Bernanke's employers was Princeton University[11].
  • Among Ben Bernanke's employers was New York University[12].
  • Ben Bernanke was employed by Stanford University[13].
  • Among Ben Bernanke's employers was Brookings Institution[14].
  • Ben Bernanke's education included a stint at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[15].
  • Ben Bernanke's doctoral advisor was Stanley Fischer[16].
  • Ben Bernanke received the Guggenheim Fellowship[17].
  • Ben Bernanke received the Adam Smith Award[18].
  • Ben Bernanke received the Fellow of the Econometric Society[19].
  • Ben Bernanke received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Ben Bernanke received the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award[21].
  • Ben Bernanke received the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel[22].
  • Ben Bernanke was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Ben Bernanke was a member of Econometric Society[24].
  • Ben Bernanke was a member of National Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Ben Bernanke's religion is recorded as Judaism[26].
  • Ben Bernanke is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Ben Bernanke's place of birth was Augusta[2]. He was born on December 13, 1953[3].

Education

Ben Bernanke was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[15]. His doctoral advisor was Stanley Fischer[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[4], politician[5], professor[6], banker[7], and teacher[8]. Employers include Princeton University[11], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1746[30], headquartered in Princeton[31]; New York University[12], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1831[34], headquartered in New York City[35]; Stanford University[13], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1885[38], headquartered in Stanford[39]; and Brookings Institution[14], a think tank[40], in United States[41], founded in 1916[42], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[43]. Doctoral students include Rochelle Mary Edge[44] and Henning Bohn[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17], a fellowship grant[46], in United States[47], founded in 1925[48]; Adam Smith Award[18], a science award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1982[51]; Fellow of the Econometric Society[19], a fellowship award[52]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20], a fellowship award[53]; BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award[21], a science award[54], in Spain[55], founded in 2008[56]; and Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel[22], an economics award[57], in Sweden[58].

Personal Life

Ben Bernanke's religion is recorded as Judaism[26]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[59].

Why It Matters

Ben Bernanke ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,324 views/month, #6,096 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Ben Bernanke born?

Ben Bernanke was born in Augusta[2].

What did Ben Bernanke do for work?

Ben Bernanke worked as economist[4], politician[5], professor[6], banker[7], and teacher[8].

Where did Ben Bernanke go to school?

Ben Bernanke was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[15].

What awards did Ben Bernanke receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17], Adam Smith Award[18], Fellow of the Econometric Society[19], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].

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