How Did We Get Into this Mortgage Mess and How Do We Get Out

Speakers: • Alan Blinder, Professor of Economics and Public Affairs, Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University • Zanny Minton Beddoes, Economics Editor, The Economist magazine • Peter Orszag, Director, Congressional Budget Office Location: Princeton Club of New York. Co-sponsored by the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, and The Economist Magazine Date: Apr 23, 2008

6 Responses to How Did We Get Into this Mortgage Mess and How Do We Get Out

  1. irishguy13

    If the US economy could somehow be fueled by hot air, it would have an inexhaustible supply source in panels such as these.

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  2. I’m glad they posted this video. the explination for how this happened is the best that I’ve seen.

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  3. Peter Orszag is a guy worth listening to.

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  4. AirelonTrading

    The worst bust was due to the SEC deliberately removing the leverage restrictions.

    This * * * entire thing * * * has to do with over-leverage.

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  5. that’s right
    thats why he is in charge of office of management and budget , smart guy

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