"Education — lifelong education for everyone is best investment for society" Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke

September 25, 2007

Education is the best investment not only for workers but also for the economy in a time of continuing competitive strain, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday.

"Education — lifelong education for everyone — from toddlers to workers well advanced in their careers — is indeed an excellent investment for individuals and society as a whole," said Bernanke. He spent most of his professional life as a teacher and is married to one.

By JEANNINE AVERSA, AP Economics Writer

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