Learning from and Responding to Financial Crisis - Lecture 2

Explore a comprehensive lecture on financial crises and economic policy responses in this 1 hour 38 minute talk by Lawrence Summers at Yale University. Delve into the intricacies of the subprime crisis, examining real interest rates and the nature of financial shocks. Understand the importance of financial intermediation capital and the risks associated with decreased leverage. Analyze U.S. fiscal policy challenges, the limitations of monetary policy, and the complexities of regulating financial markets. Learn about international fiscal policy coordination and engage with a Q&A session covering topics from government proposals to lending regulation. Gain valuable insights into economic theory and real-world financial crisis management through this in-depth exploration of financial markets.

- Chapter 1. Introduction and Recap
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- Chapter 2. Understanding Recessions in Terms of the IS/LM Model
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- Chapter 3. Financial Intermediation Capital: Essential for Economic Growth
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- Chapter 4. U.S. Fiscal Policy Challenges and Objectives
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- Chapter 5. Caution against Overdependence on Monetary Policy and the Federal Funds Rate
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- Chapter 6. Obstacles in Introducing New Capital into and Increasing Direct Regulation of Financial Markets
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- Chapter 7. Fiscal Policy Coordination in the International Context: Observations and Suggestions
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- Chapter 8. Q&A: From Paulson's Proposal to Regulation of Lending and Leverage
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