The Perfect Storm
Scott explains how a combination of factors, including the housing bubble burst and oil price spike, led to the 2008 recession. He highlights the Fed's hesitant response and the lack of a backup plan, resulting in a deep recession.In this clip
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Scott Sumner on Money, Business Cycles, and Monetary Policy
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