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Summers Was Right About Inflation. What About a Recession?

Clip: 08/02/2022 | 16m 18s  | Video has closed captioning.

The senate is expected to vote this week on the climate and healthcare bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act. A group of top economists has penned a letter praising the bill, saying it will lower prices for American consumers. Larry Summers agrees – and even helped convince Sen. Manchin to support it. Summers speaks discusses this bill and how to fight inflation without triggering a recession.

Aired: 08/02/22

Rating: NR

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