On the one hand, daily doses of dismal news—unemployment, deficits, underperforming stimulus packages—paint a glum picture of the US economy for the short term. On the other, bright spots are heralded by news of “on-shoring” and leads in technological and scientific innovation. Where are we, really?…
From the debt ceiling negotiations to tax cuts to how to fund Medicare, Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the Federal Reserve, shares his wisdom and opinions.
Robert Rubin and Chrystia Freeland discuss the US Economy.
This session tackles pertinent questions about emerging markets: What exactly are they? Why do people think they are such a good place to invest? Are bubbles looming in the current market? What are some of the most attractive emerging markets to invest in? David Rubenstein discusses these questions.
The almost miraculous success of the Internet has also engendered a unique set of hazards and challenges for government, social institutions, business, and economies. William H. Davidow discusses.
From Medicare to Social Security to funding wars, these leaders share their views on how to address the debt ceiling and tackle the deficit. Featuring Alan Simpson Al Hubbard, Jared Bernstein, Francis J. Henry, Jr.