Pronunciation: [bˈɛn bˈɜːnaŋk] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the name of the former Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, is pronounced in IPA as /bɛn bɜrˈnæŋki/. The first syllable is pronounced as "ben" with a short "e" sound like in "pen" or "men." The second syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound and the "r" sound is pronounced with a tap or flapped "r." The last syllable is pronounced with a nasal "n" followed by a "k" sound.
Ben Bernanke is an economist, academician, and former chairman of the Federal Reserve in the United States. Born on December 13, 1953, in Augusta, Georgia, Bernanke has played a significant role in shaping the country's monetary policy and navigating the financial crisis of 2008.
As an economist, Bernanke has extensive expertise in the field of macroeconomics and monetary economics. He has held several key academic positions, including as a professor at Princeton University, where he specialized in the study of the Great Depression.
Bernanke's most prominent role came in 2006 when he was appointed as the chairman of the Federal Reserve by President George W. Bush. During his tenure from 2006 to 2014, Bernanke implemented various unconventional monetary policies to combat the financial crisis, including the infusion of liquidity through quantitative easing and forward guidance on interest rates.
His leadership during the crisis earned him recognition for his proactive approach in averting a complete economic collapse. Bernanke's expansionary policies aimed to stabilize financial markets, promote economic growth, and lower the unemployment rate. Despite criticism and controversies surrounding some of his decisions, Bernanke is widely acknowledged for his efforts in preventing a deeper recession.
Today, Bernanke continues to actively contribute to economic research and public discourse. He serves as a distinguished fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution and remains highly regarded in the field of macroeconomics.
