Political Distortions
Daron and Russ discuss the impact of political distortions on the financial industry, leading to the seeds of the financial crisis and benefiting certain individuals. They explore the role of politics in both the Rajan and Acemoglu stories, highlighting the different ways in which political responses are shaped.In this clip
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Daron Acemoglu on Inequality and the Financial Crisis
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