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Dean Baker 03 Feb 2012 pt 4

Dean Baker, Progressive Economist, contends that, absent the Fed, the J.P. Morgans would dominate the economy. As though the Fed is not a fig leaf for the domination. Takes a swipe at the media.

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Dean Baker 03 Feb 2012 pt 3

Dean Baker, Progressive Economist, defends the idea of central banking in general, though not our Federal Reserve. Contrasts Spain and Britain's situation with central bankers. Enumerates bank collapses in the pre-Fed era. Regret that I was too close to the steps, as the feet are stepping on the background.

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Dean Baker, “If you want to talk to someone from Goldman Sachs, call the Treasury”

To watch more visit us @ http://www.youtube.com/CapitalAccount Watch the full episode @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjAuUbEeIKA http://twitter.com/laurenlyster http://twitter.com/coveringdelta The futures regulator the CFTC unanimously approved tighter limits on how brokerage firms can use customer funds. It's dubbed the "MF Global Rule," coming in the wake of MF Global's collapse, where it's suspected Jon Corzine was betting with client money. $1.2 billion of that money is...

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Dean Baker on the Deflating European Economy and the Failings of Regulators (12/05/11)

To watch more visit us @ http://www.youtube.com/CapitalAccount http://twitter.com/laurenlyster http://twitter.com/coveringdelta New austerity measures in Italy bring the labor minister to tears while US Vice President Joe Biden arrives in Greece and cracks jokes to the president about bringing bailout cash with him. Merkel and Sarkozy are pushing a plan for tighter fiscal union. And some believe this is it, this is the week that will decide the fate of the eurozone, culminating with a...

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