

Larry Summers (Harvard Economics Professor) on His Career In Academic Economics, Government, University Leadership and Corporate America
Feb 2, 2024
Larry Summers, Harvard economics professor and 71st US Secretary of the Treasury, discusses his career in academic economics, government positions, university leadership, and corporate America. Topics include the role of economists as policy advocates, flaws in the new Keynesian model, inflation theories, and the role of universities in society.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Larry Summers: From Family of Economists to Shaping the Field
02:20 • 11min
Critiquing the Extensive Elaboration of the New Keynesian Model
12:54 • 5min
Understanding Inflation and Price Level Determination
18:19 • 11min
The Role of Universities and Accountability
28:59 • 6min