“I think most of us would agree that people who have, say, little formal schooling but labor honestly and diligently to help feed, clothe, and educate their families are deserving of greater respect - and help, if necessary - than many people who are superficially more successful.”

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.