Economics

Bernanke Says Fed Can Sidestep Big Recession in Inflation Fight

  • Fed’s ‘soft-ish landing’ is possible if supply side improves
  • Says on CNN that economists are bad at predicting recessions
Ben BernankePhotographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg
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Former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke said Fed leaders could pull off a so-called soft landing as long as supply-side inflation pressure improves.