Government Action and Inequality
Explore the unintended consequences of government intervention on inequality and economic growth, as economists Russ and Luigi discuss the implicit collusion and moral hazard in the financial sector. Discover how policymakers' decisions can have long-term effects and the importance of questioning their motives.In this clip
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