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Witnesses testified about the long-term economic outlok and about proposals for a summit to address the nation’s economic problems, including the $14 trillion dollar debt. Senator Kent Conra…

Simon Johnson talked about current U.S. and global economic conditions, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the debt crises faced by countries …

Two former chief economists of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) offered opposing forecasts for the world economy in 2009 and 2010. While sharing deep concerns over the near-term outlook…

Simon Johnson talked about his recent Atlantic Monthly piece, “The Quiet Coup,” which looks at the U.S. economy and the financial situation and its impact on the global economy. He responded…

Witnesses testified about the financial stability and prospects for improvements in the global economy, focusing on outlook, risks, and implications for policy.

Economists and business leaders testified about the state of the economy, indications of faltering economic growth, and policy options for economic stimulus. Topics included the recent relea…

Simon Johnson talked about the impact of the U.S. economy on global markets and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Stocks on the European markets fell sharply on Monday as the…