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Dr. Ben S. Bernanke, former chairman of the Federal Reserve, has a new book out, “The Courage to Act.” He delivered the keynote remarks at the 2014 NACDS Total Store Expo.

Dr. Ben S. Bernanke, former chairman of the Federal Reserve, has recently been enjoying something of a media blitz surrounding his new book, The Courage to Act. However, participants at last year’s NACDS Total Store Expo in Boston got a chance to hear from Bernanke well in advance of his book’s release when he delivered keynote remarks during the Conference, outlining the challenges he faced guiding the country through one of the most serious financial crises in its history. Bernanke also revealed a special connection to pharmacy during his remarks—he is the son and grandson of pharmacists.

Giving NACDS conference participants the opportunity to hear from national leaders, who are true news makers like Bernanke, illustrates NACDS’ commitment to its members…

Giving NACDS conference participants the opportunity to hear from national leaders, who are true news makers like Bernanke, illustrates NACDS’ commitment to its members in providing timely and relevant programming.

The New York Times called Bernanke’s book, “…undoubtedly the best account we will ever have of how government and financial institutions dealt with what has become to be known as the Great Recession.”

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