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FinTech Panel 2: Market Innovations (Day 1)

Nov 16, 2017 1:21:18

This panel analyzes market innovations in high-frequency trading, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Panelists will explore market efficiency, fairness, investor protection, and systemic issues.

Michael Barr: Dodd-Frank Review a Bad Idea

Apr 18, 2017 0:01:25

U-M law professor Michael Barr says President Trump's executive order to reconsider Wall Street regulations "makes no sense" and will weaken safeguards put in place after the 2008 financial crisis

John Leahy: The Economics of Wishful Thinking

Oct 20, 2016 1:22:34

John Leahy delivers an entertaining and insightful lecture celebrating his installment as the Allen Sinai Professor of Macroeconomics and Public Policy. October, 2016.

Penny Pritzker: J. Ira Harris Lecture keynote

Feb 11, 2016 0:55:00

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker talks about "commercial diplomacy" and challenges faced joining the Commerce Department. Introductions by Susan Collins and J. Ira Harris. February, 2016.

The Detroit Grand Bargain panel

Oct 21, 2015 1:46:22

Ford School faculty member Gretchen Whitmer opens her class to the community & welcomes special guests Judge Steven W. Rhodes, Judge Gerald E. Rosen, Judge Mike Gadola, Sen. Randy Richardville, Chad Livengood, & Rep. Tommy Stallworth.

A conversation with Roger Ferguson, hosted by Justin Wolfers

Sep 22, 2015 1:19:09

Former Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve System and CEO of TIAA-CREF Roger Ferguson and Professor of Public Policy and Economics Justin Wolfers sit down for a conversation about retirement the economy and other topics. September, 2015.

Justin Wolfers: Teaching Useful Economics, Part 2

Jan 16, 2015 0:12:21

“Teaching useful economics is about demonstrating to our students that they can mobilize the key principles that animate economic reasoning to make better decisions in their personal and professional lives.”

Justin Wolfers: Teaching Useful Economics, Part 1

Jan 16, 2015 0:12:53

“Teaching useful economics is about demonstrating to our students that they can mobilize the key principles that animate economic reasoning to make better decisions in their personal and professional lives.”

Honoring Gramlich part 3: Keynote by Betsey Stevenson

May 30, 2014 0:40:58

In the keynote speech of the conference, "Honoring Ned Gramlich and the Importance of Policy Research," Betsey Stevenson speaks about the role of policy research in the Council of Economic Advisers. May, 2014.

Honoring Gramlich part 4: Consumer protection and housing

May 30, 2014 1:15:17

Sandra Braunstein moderates a conversation with Robert Avery, Eric Belsky and Kenneth D. Wade about consumer protection and housing at the "Honoring Ned Gramlich and the Importance of Policy Research" conference. May, 2014.

Rebecca Blank: Inequality in America

Apr 10, 2014 1:10:31

Rebecca Blank investigates the problem of rising economic inequality in the United States and the various options for addressing it. April, 2014.