However, they do not negate the fact that there is still a long way to go and that the Australian economy is operating well short of full capacity. There are still many people who want a job and can't find one and many others want to work more hours.
Ben S Bernanke: Early childhood education Speech by Mr Ben S Bernanke, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, at the Children’s Defense Fund National Conference (via pre-recorded video), Cincinnati, Ohio, 24 July 2012. *  *  *  Thank you very much for the opportunity to address you today.