Barriers to Economic Opportunity
The Aspen Institute’s Economic Strategy Group hosted a series of presentations and discussions on expanding American economic opportunity. This portion featured a panel discussion on…
225 viewsThe Aspen Institute’s Economic Strategy Group hosted a series of presentations and discussions on expanding American economic opportunity. This portion featured a panel discussion on…
225 viewsFormer Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke and former Treasury Secretaries Tim Geithner and Hank Paulson discussed lessons learned from the 2008 financial crisis at an event hosted by the Brookings…
713 viewsThree economic advisers who worked in the George W. Bush administration during the 2008 financial crisis talked about the global and domestic economy at an annual leadership forum hosted by…
151 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 made opening remarks.…
350 viewsHenry Paulson talked about his book, Dealing with China: An Insider Unmasks the New Economic Superpower, about the the creation, evolution, and future of China’s capitalist system. He spoke…
912 viewsFormer Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson talked about his memoir, On the Brink, with Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett. In the book, Secretary Paulson discusses the actions he took in response…
809 viewsFormer Treasury Secretaries Timothy Geithner, Henry Paulson, and Robert Rubin talked about about global economic trends, public finance and capital markets. Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of…
702 viewsFormer Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson talked about the Chinese economy at a Center for Strategic and International Studies forum on the impact on global markets of China’s economic policies and…
719 viewsFormer Bush administration Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson and former Obama senior presidential adviser David Axelrod talked about the 2008 financial crisis. They discussed some of the steps taken by their respective…
478 viewsFormer Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and former Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) talked about the 2008 financial crisis and the ensuing 2010 Dodd-Frank financial regulations law. Among the subjects they discussed…
359 viewsFormer U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson talked about economic and political changes in China. Among the topics he addressed were the state of U.S.-China relations, cyber threats,…
302 viewsFormer Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson spoke about U.S.-China relations, outlining what he considerd the five most important elements to trade between the two countries. In his remarks he said China…
333 viewsFormer Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson talked about the Wall Street bailouts of 2008, the current financial climate, and the U.S. economic relationship with China. The forum began with a…
596 viewsThe Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission held the second of two days of hearings on the “shadow banking system.” Former Treasury Secretary Paulson cautioned lawmakers against overreaching on…
1,173 viewsFormer Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson testified at a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee titled “Factors Affecting Efforts to Limit Payments to AIG Counterparties” to examine…
546 viewsFormer Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson testified about federal assistance to Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Members often asked pointed questions and demonstrated frustration with Mr.…
1,637 viewsTreasury Secretary Henry Paulson talked about the role of government supported enterprises in supporting the housing market recovery. In his remarks he cautioned that allowing Fannie Mae…
163 viewsSecretary Paulson spoke to reporters and answered questions about federal programs and aid to financial institutions. Among the issues he addressed were the recent decision to provide aid…
201 viewsSecretary Paulson and federal officials testified about federal government action taken under the Troubled Asset Relief Program being managed by the Treasury Department. They also spoke about other…
1,856 viewsSecretary Paulson spoke to reporters and answered questions about the use of $700 billion authorized by Congress in response to the financial and economic crisis. In his remarks he outlined several…
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