Clarifying the TARP
John and Russ discuss the importance of clarifying the purpose of the TARP in stopping the panic during the financial crisis. They highlight the confusion surrounding the buying of toxic assets and how the panic subsided once there was clarity on the TARP's usage.In this clip
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