'The Future of Mortgage Finance in the United States'

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke spoke via satellite at a symposium on “The Mortgage Meltdown, the Economy, and Public Policy,” held Oct. 31 in Berkeley, CA under the auspices of UC Berkeley and UCLA.  In part of his presentation, he discussed covered bonds as a possible alternative to the GSEs.  

To view a video of Bernanke’s full presentation on the UC Berkeley website, click here.  To download a complete transcript of Bernanke’s presentation, click on the item under “Attachment” below.