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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…

Former 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…

Three 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…

Panelists 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.…

Henry 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…

Former 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…

Former 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…

Former 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…

Former 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…

Former 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…

Former 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,…

Former 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…

Former 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…

The 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…

Former 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…

Former 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. Paulson,…

Treasury 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…

Secretary 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…

Secretary 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…

Secretary 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…