Jason Furman Recommends Fix for Economy

Speaking before the Senate Finance Committee, Jason Furman of the Brookings Institution imparted three suggestions for policy initiatives that could reverse recent negative economic trends. (0:46)
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Dr. Orszag Outlines Economic Options for Senate Finance Committee

At a hearing today, Dr. Peter Orszag of the Congressional Budget Office testified regarding potential courses the Congress may pursue in dealing with the current economic crisis. Here he outlines the pros and cons of several solutions.
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Dr. Orszag Allays Fears of Senate Finance Committee

Testifying to the Senate Finance Committee on possible solutions to the current economic crisis, Dr. Peter R. Orszag responded to questions regarding the recent dip in the stock market. Here he reassures Chariman Max Bauchus (D-MT) that financial markets should remain separate and that the stock market is not an indicator of future trends in the real economy.
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