Washington Journal
Future of U.S. Economy and Financial Markets
2008-10-11T08:00:26-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvN2RjXC8yODE3MjgtMDQtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Nouriel Roubini, an economist who predicted the depth and magnitude of the current financial situation before the decline of Bear Sterns, talked about need to restore consumer activity to stem the financial downturn. His recommendations included government investment in infrastructure and green technology, tax rebates, grants, increased unemployment benefits, and deposit and mortgage guarantees. Topics included the meeting of the G-7 financial ministers over the weekend and the necessity for international cooperation in this crisis. Professor Roubini responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.
Nouriel Roubini, an economist who predicted the depth and magnitude of the current financial situation before the decline of Bear Sterns, ta…
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Nouriel Roubini, an economist who predicted the depth and magnitude of the current financial situation before the decline of Bear Sterns, talked about need to restore consumer activity to stem the financial downturn. His recommendations included government investment in infrastructure and green technology, tax rebates, grants, increased unemployment benefits, and deposit and mortgage guarantees. Topics included the meeting of the G-7 financial ministers over the weekend and the necessity for international cooperation in this crisis. Professor Roubini responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. close
Nouriel Roubini, an economist who predicted the depth and magnitude of the current financial situation before the decline of Bear Sterns, ta… read more
Nouriel Roubini, an economist who predicted the depth and magnitude of the current financial situation before the decline of Bear Sterns, talked about need to restore consumer activity to stem the financial downturn. His recommendations included government investment in infrastructure and green technology, tax rebates, grants, increased unemployment benefits, and deposit and mortgage guarantees. Topics included the meeting of the G-7 financial ministers over the weekend and the necessity for international cooperation in this crisis. Professor Roubini responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. close
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