The collapse of the euro is no accident; the seeds of the crisis were planted before the monetary union even began, argues a former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers.

The defense budget of the United States, the world's leading military power throughout the twentieth century, is not enough for the country to confront the threats of the twenty-first. It should be increased -- and can be without negatively affecting the economy. The money is available; it must be joined by political will.

Listen to two leading economists discuss market turmoil, the falling dollar, and the role of the U.S. Federal Reserve.

In this Financial Times opinion piece, Martin Feldstein, a Harvard economics professor, argues that the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing proposal is not a fix for the U.S. economy.

Harvard University professor and economist Martin Feldstein, and Princeton University professor and economist Alan Blinder discuss the implications of the fiscal cliff and how an agreement can be reached.

Dr. Martin Feldstein and Mr. Allan Meltzer discuss the global credit crunch, and the ideal role of central banks.

Watch two leading economists discuss market turmoil, the falling dollar, and the role of the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Two leading economists discuss market turmoil, the falling dollar, and the role of the U.S. Federal Reserve.