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Larry Summers: An Economist in Government
Larry Summers: An Economist in Government
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Length:
78 minutes
Released:
Nov 23, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Larry Summers describes key moments from his time in government, including responses to the Mexican Peso Crisis of 1994 and the financial crisis of 2008. He also explains how he got involved in public policy and government, and offers some thoughts on tensions between the world of theoretical policy-making and the practice of politics. Finally, Summers gives his take on differences between the two presidents he has served, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.
Released:
Nov 23, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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