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FRB: Speech--Bernanke, On the Outlook for the Economy and Policy--November 16, 2009
federalreserve.gov — Chairman Ben S. Bernanke At the Economic Club of New York, New York, New York November 16, 2009 On the Outlook for the Economy and Policy When I last spoke at the Economic Club of New York a little more than a year ago, the financial crisis had just ... (more) FRB: Speech--Bernanke, On the Outlook for the Economy ...
Why a Clawback Might Be In Order
Why a Clawback Might Be In Order
personalfinanceandinvesting.com — Photo by: Wildcat Dunny When the financial crisis was in high gear I argued that the pitchforks and torches being raised against AIG were counter-productive. I felt like it was a feel-good symbolic gesture that was more for making people feel vengeful than getting at sound economic ... (more) Why a Clawback Might Be In Order

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Video: Geithner urges banks to lend
marketnewslive.blogspot.com — At a Washington event dedicated to small business, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner urged banks to step up to the plate and lend more money in order to keep the economic revival growing. (more) Video: Geithner urges banks to lend
Video: Goldman Sachs Announces Small Business Initiative
marketnewslive.blogspot.com — Goldman Sachs apologized for its role in the financial crisis, and pledged $500 million to help small businesses. The "10, 000 Small Businesses Initiative" comes as the investment bank faces widespread criticism. (more) Video: Goldman Sachs Announces Small Business Initiative
GM Announces It Will Pay Back Gov’t Loan … With Gov’t Money
onthehillblog.blogspot.com — GM will be begin paying back the TARP money in December, the company announced this morning. It’s a statement in need of a little context. Basically, GM will be using a portion of its $50 billion in TARP bailout money it received to in turn repay another portion of the TARP loans. (more) GM Announces It Will Pay Back Gov’t Loan … With Gov’t Money
Govt’s Attempt to Push Transparency for Mortgage Mods Falls Short
onthehillblog.blogspot.com — Last week, the Treasury Department took a step to address those concerns: For the first time, it issued guidelines requiring mortgage servicers to give homeowners details about why they’ve been denied. But the required disclosure will only be partial, and housing advocates say that means servicers’ (more) Govt’s Attempt to Push Transparency for Mortgage Mods ...
Bank Failure Century Mark Overshadowed By Six More
onthehillblog.blogspot.com — The total for the year now stands at 106. That’s the highest number of bank closings since 1992, when 181 banks failed. Lest there be panic in the streets, Sheila Bair, chairman of the FDIC taped a statement and had it put on the front page of FDIC.gov. (more) Bank Failure Century Mark Overshadowed By Six More
Global Unemployment: A Panel Discussion
Global Unemployment: A Panel Discussion
delong.typepad.com — An event: Berkeley Law - Global Financial & Economic Crisis Series: Global Unemployment : WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28TH, 2009; 12:30 - 1:45 PM; BOOTH AUDITORIUM; BERKELEY SCHOOL OF LAW A panel discussion featuring: John Quigley, ... (more) Global Unemployment: A Panel Discussion
Institute for New Economic Thinking
ineteconomics.org — For Immediate Release October 27, 2009 INNOVATIVE THINKERS JOIN FORCES TO MEET CHALLENGES of GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS Leading Economists and Policymakers Including Nobel Laureates George Akerlof, Sir James Mirrlees, A. Michael Spence and Joseph ... (more) Institute for New Economic Thinking
Video: Behind the GDP headlines
politicalnewslive.blogspot.com — The economy turned a corner in the third quarter -- with growth surging 3.5 percent, but it may be too soon to rejoice. (more) Video: Behind the GDP headlines
Video: Obama's Election Night Anniversary
politicalnewslive.blogspot.com — U.S. News Chief White House Correspondent Kenneth T. Walsh analyzes how the president is doing one year after his historic win. (more) Video: Obama's Election Night Anniversary
Stimulus for Cotton Candy, Tango and a Fish Orchestra? Wacky, or Actually Worthy?
onthehillblog.blogspot.com — Waste, of course, is in the eye of the beholder. Among the 150,000 stimulus expenditures released last week are dozens of iPods, toilets and trips to resort hotels. But, according to the reports, those seemingly questionable purchases are being used to enhance technology in the classroom, make ba (more) Stimulus for Cotton Candy, Tango and a Fish Orchestra? ...
The Return of Depression Economics and the Crisis of 2008; Financial Fiasco: How America's Infatuation With Homeownership and Easy Money Created the Economic Crisis
The Return of Depression Economics and the Crisis of 2008; Financial Fiasco: How America's ...
foreignaffairs.com — The economic crisis of 2008-9 will no doubt spawn dozens of books. Here are two good early ones. The Nobel Prize-winning economist Krugman has extensively revised his 1999 book, The Return of Depression Economics , which focused on the emerging-market ... (more) The Return of Depression Economics and the Crisis of ...