Turmoil in the US and Global Economy

Turmoil in the US and Global Economy

Concerns about the short-term credit industry in the U.S. have sent shockwaves throughout financial markets. Economists discuss how the credit crunch could effect American and world economies.

Concerns about the short-term credit industry in the U.S. have sent shockwaves throughout financial markets. Economists discuss how the credit crunch could effect American and world economies.

Guests

Jared Bernstein

Chief Economist and Economic Policy Adviser for Vice President Biden and Executive Director of the Vice President's Middle Class Task Force.

Stephen Moore

is a member of the Wall Street Journal's editorial board.

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