The U.S. Economy

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The U.S. Economy

Government efforts to jump start credit markets seem to have cheered some investors, but Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke predicts the U.S. economy is 'likely to be weak for several quarters.' A look at what's ahead and prospects for...

Government efforts to jump start credit markets seem to have cheered some investors, but Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke predicts the U.S. economy is 'likely to be weak for several quarters.' A look at what's ahead and prospects for another government stimulus package.

Guests

Martin Baily

is senior fellow in economic studies at Brookings Institution, former chair of the Council of Economic Advisors during the Clinton administration (1999-2001).

William Beach

Director, The Heritage Foundation's Center for Data Analysis

Ken Goldstein

economist, The Conference Board

Paul Krugman

professor of economics, Princeton University and op-ed columnist, New York Times

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