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Larry Summers (Harvard Economics Professor) on His Career In Academic Economics, Government, University Leadership and Corporate America

The Capitalism and Freedom in the Twenty-First Century Podcast

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From Physics to Economics: A Journey of Discovery

This chapter explores the speaker's academic transition from physics and mathematics at MIT to their contributions in macroeconomic theory. It reflects on the significance of empirical methods in economics, the alignment with Keynesian principles, and the role of government intervention in addressing inequalities.

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