Ben Bernanke Quotes

Income inequality is troubling because, among other things, it means that many people in our society don't have the opportunities to advance themselves.

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• Income inequality is troubling because, among other things, it means that many people in our society don't have the opportunities to advance themselves.

  

  Ben Bernanke
  • People
  • Society
  • Opportunities