Loss Of Trust Caused Most Damage To Institutions, Says Bernstein

Vice President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser Jared Bernstein says the loss of public trust in all institutions affected by the economic recession has caused the most damage. (0:31)

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Biden's Economic Advisor: Middle To Low Skill Jobs Will Be More Prevalent In Future Economy

Jared Bernstein, the top economic advisor to Vice President Biden, says most jobs that will be created in the upcoming economy will require middle to lower skill sets. (0:56)

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Social Contracts The Foundation Of Classical Economics, Says Biden's Economist

Jared Bernstein, the top economic advisor to the Vice President, explains that economies have historically been expected to abide by social contracts. (0:45)

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VP's Chief Economist: 'Trouble Makers' Ruin Social Contracts

Top economic advisor to Vice President Biden Jared Bernstein says that ‘troublemakers’ ruin social contracts.  (1:00)

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Biden's Chief Economic Adviser Says Growing Child Care Costs Affects Millions

The Vice Presidents Chief Economic Adviser, Jared Bernstein discusses the fact that infant care can reach $10 thousand a year and that child care for two children is often higher than most middle class families rent.

"These are serious budget issues affecting millions of working families," said Bernstein. (0:29)
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Jared Bernstein discusses racial disparities in health care

Mr. Bernstein, Senior Economist at the Economic Policy Institute and co-editor of "All Things Being Equal," talks about the growing disparity between access to adequate health care between Caucasians and minorities. (1:30)
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