“A gold standard doesn't imply stability in the prices of the goods and services that people buy every day, it implies a stability in the price of gold itself.”

American economist and former Federal Reserve Chair (2006–2014), Bernanke’s career spans academia and central banking. His work on the Great Depression and his leadership during the 2008 financial crisis shaped modern monetary policy. He is widely recognized for his analysis of economic crises and his efforts to stabilize the U.S. economy.