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On Economy, Obama Was Cautious When He Should Have Been Bold: Martin Wolf

First Posted: 11/1/10 Updated: 5/25/11

Obama Economy

ft.com:

But, as Larry Summers, Mr Obama's chief economic adviser, had said: "When markets overshoot, policymakers must overshoot too". Unfortunately, the administration failed to follow his excellent advice. This has allowed opponents to claim that policy has been ineffective when it has merely been inadequate.

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But, as Larry Summers, Mr Obama's chief economic adviser, had said: "When markets overshoot, policymakers must overshoot too". Unfortunately, the administration failed to follow his excellent advice. ...
But, as Larry Summers, Mr Obama's chief economic adviser, had said: "When markets overshoot, policymakers must overshoot too". Unfortunately, the administration failed to follow his excellent advice. ...
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