- Ben Bernanke - former chairman of the Federal Reserve from 2006 to 2014.
- As chairman of the Fed, Bernanke oversaw the central bank’s response to the 2008 financial crisis and the Great Recession.
- Bernanke replaced Alan Greenspan and was replaced by Janet Yellen.
- Bernake introduced several strategies, including quantitative easing, to stimulate the US economy during the 2008 recession.
- Critics say Bernacke has flooded the economy with too much money, fueling inflation and increasing debt.