Perspectives

The economic meltdown

In this MIT World video uploaded on 16 February 2010, the Nobel prize winner economist Paul Krugman suggests a combination of factors that brought about the Great Recession in 2008. Professor of Economics at Princeton, Paul Krugman also writes a regular blog for the New York Times.

Running time: 1:05:14
At 3:24, after introductions, Paul Krugman begins his talk.
At 38:46, Paul Krugman takes audience questions.