Over the years, the U.S. economy has shown a remarkable ability to absorb shocks of all kinds, to recover, and to continue to grow.

I generally leave the details of fiscal programs to the Administration and Congress. That's really their area of authority and responsibility, and I don't think it's appropriate for me to second guess.

Both humanity's capacity to innovate and the incentives to innovate are greater today than at any other time in history.

The Fed is totally open.

Not all information is beneficial.

The impact on the broader economy and financial markets of the problems in the subprime markets seems likely to be contained.

I am very proud of my nerd-dom.