For a change of pace, I get to debate a leftist other than Christian Weller. As always, feedback would be appreciated. What parts of the interview went well? What opportunities did I miss?
Archive for the ‘Deposit Insurance’ Category
Higher Bank Fees Are Part of Washington’s “Corrupt Version of Recycling”
Posted in Deposit Insurance, Fannie Mae, Federal Reserve, Financial Crisis, Freddie Mac, News Appearance, tagged Bailout, Deposit Insurance, Federal Reserve, Financial Crisis, News Appearance on January 12, 2010 | 4 Comments »
The Hidden Cost of Government Intervention
Posted in Deposit Insurance, Economics, Financial Crisis, Weekly Economics Lesson, tagged Deposit Insurance, Financial Crisis, Unintended Consequences, Weekly Economics Lesson on October 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Alex Pollack of the American Enterprise Institute explains how even supposedly benign interventions have negative effects. Using deposit insurance as an example, he explains how the benefits of intervention are often obvious, but the costs are usually hidden and indirect – and generally of a greater magnitude. The politicians get applause for the supposed benefit [...]