HBO History Makers: Understanding the 2008 Financial Crisis
Barney Frank and Henry M. Paulson Jr. look back at the 2008 financial crisis, the ongoing recovery process, and lessons learned from their...
Speakers: Barney Frank, Former Member, U.S. House of Representatives
Henry M. Paulson, Jr., Chairman, The Paulson Institute; Former Secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Presider: David Wessel, Economics Editor and Columnist, Wall Street Journal
September 16, 2013
Barney Frank and Henry M. Paulson Jr. look back at the 2008 financial crisis, the ongoing recovery process, and lessons learned from their unique perspectives.
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