National Debt and the Economy
Economists discussed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the U.S. economy at a virtual event hosted by the Aspen Institute. Speakers included former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin, fo…
266 viewsEconomists discussed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the U.S. economy at a virtual event hosted by the Aspen Institute. Speakers included former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin, fo…
266 views“Open Cities, Closed Borders: A Response to Globalization” was the opening plenary session from the annual Chicago Forum on Global Cities. Panelists talked about the role of cities and globa…
481 viewsFormer British Prime Minister Tony Blair talked about the U.K.'s vote to leave the European Union, also known as “Brexit,” and its expected effects on his nation. He also discussed the growi…
374 viewsPanelists discussed world urbanization and how cities are dealing with politics, the economy, violence, innovation, and climate change. Gillian Tett moderated. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel mad…
422 viewsFinancial investors and wealth managers talked about the outlook for the economy and when the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates. “The Return of Volatility: Canary in the Coal Min…
624 viewsSylvia Nasar talked about her book on the history of economics, the study’s most influential theorists, and the intellectual pursuits that she believes have helped people all over the world.…
1,706 viewsTreasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Representative Henry Waxman (D-CA) participated in an economic conference hosted by the Financial Times and the Bartelsmann Foundation. Secretary Geithner…
266 viewsFrench Finance Minister Lagarde spoke about the impact of U.S. debt on the world economy and France’s economic situation. She also responded to questions from the audience.
152 viewsGene Sperling talked about the president’s debt and deficit reduction plan, and the upcoming debate over the debt limit.
131 viewsFollowing opening remarks by Tina Brown and Shane Robison at the Daily Beast’s summit on economic, environmental, and political issues, panelists talked about the economy and ways to stop ri…
1,120 viewsSebastian Mallaby talked about his book More Money Than God: Hedge Funds and the Making of a New Elite (Penguin Press, 2010). In his book he tells the inside story of the world of hedge fund…
1,267 viewsGillian Tett talked about her book Fool’s Gold: How the Bold Dream of a Small Tribe at J.P. Morgan Was Corrupted by Wall Street Greed and Unleashed a Catastrophe (Free Press; May 12, 2009). …
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