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].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Employer: Princeton University[10], New York University[11], Stanford University[12], Brookings Institution[13]
- Educated at: Massachusetts Institute of Technology[14]
- Doctoral advisor: Stanley Fischer[15]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[16], Adam Smith Award[17], Fellow of the Econometric Society[18], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19], BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award[20], Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel[21]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22], Econometric Society[23], National Academy of Sciences[24]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[27]
- Doctoral student: Rochelle Mary Edge[28], Henning Bohn[29]
- Commons category: Ben Bernanke[30]
- Residence: Dillon[31]
- Family name: Bernanke[32]
- Given name: Benjamin[33], Shalom[34]
- IPA transcription: bərˈnæŋki[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ben Bernanke[36]
- Commons gallery: Ben Bernanke[37]
- Described by source: Lentapedia[38], nobelprize.org[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Name in native language: Benjamin Shalom Bernanke[41]
- Number of children: 2[42]
Why It Matters
Ben Bernanke has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Ben Bernanke born?
Ben Bernanke was born in Augusta[2].
What did Ben Bernanke do for work?
Ben Bernanke worked as an economist[3], politician[4], professor[5], banker[6], and teacher[7].
Where did Ben Bernanke go to school?
Ben Bernanke was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[14].
What awards did Ben Bernanke receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16], Adam Smith Award[17], Fellow of the Econometric Society[18], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].