High Unemployment Numbers Only Affects Public Opinion In The Short Term, Says Analyst

AEI public opinion expert Karlyn Bowman says the high unemployment only affects public opinion in the short-term, whereas high-inflation has long-term effects. (0:23)

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The Economy - What went wrong?

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke answers questions at the House Financial Serivces Committee about the possible causes of the economic crisis.
February 10, 2009.
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Levin: Speculation causes inflation

Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich.) suggests to Chief Economist Jeffrey Harris of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that speculation is a cause of inflation. (0:31)
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Federal interest rates increase inflation

Dr. Benn Steil of the Council on International Economics says that the Federal Reserve’s low interest rates are below the rate of inflation. (0:22)
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Speaker Pelosi discusses the effects high gasoline prices have on America

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi talks about high gasoline prices at her press conference with children and media for National Take Your Kids to Work Day. (0:59)
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