BERNANKE: STUDENTS NEED FINANCIAL SMARTS

摘要

After the resultsof a recent survey by the JumpStart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy showed that graduating high school seniors struggle with financial literacy basics, US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke released a statement that expressed support for forceful economics instruction for K-12 students: "We are reminded of how critically important it is for individuals to become financially literate at an early age," Bernanke said, "so that they are better prepared to make decisions and navigate an increasingly complex financial marketplace."