Richard Posner on the Financial Crisis

Nov 16, 2009 · 01:03:19

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Richard Posner blames the financial crisis on the Fed and regulators.
Criticizes economists for complacency and subsidization of risk.
Expresses disillusionment with Keynesianism implementation.

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