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March 15, 2011

United States
The Economic Costs of Government Activism

Please join Alan Greenspan for a conversation on the U.S. government's economic recovery and reform efforts since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in September 2008. In this session, Dr. Greenspan wil…

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June 27, 2023

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What Happens When the U.S. Hits Its Debt Ceiling?

U.S. lawmakers have increasingly used the debt ceiling to re-litigate congressional spending, risking default and sparking debate over whether to abolish the ceiling.

An exterior view of the Capitol dome with storm clouds in the background.

March 15, 2011

United States
The Economic Costs of Government Activism

Former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan argues that government activism during the past two years is the primary culprit for the tepid recovery and high unemployment.

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April 1, 2009

Economic Crises
State and Local Officials Conference Call: Global Economic Crisis: Policy Priorities (Audio)

Listen to Roger M. Kubarych, the Henry Kaufman adjunct senior fellow for international economics and finance at CFR, discuss the global economic crisis and priorities for the Obama administration as …

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January 5, 2023

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The Economic Agenda After the Midterms

Following the 2022 midterms, control of Congress is split. Can both parties compromise to get any economic legislation passed?

U.S. President Joe Biden signs the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, U.S. November 15, 2021.