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Save to My PortfolioMeasuring Innovation and Change During Turbulent Economic Times

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Washington, DC

Measuring Innovation and Change During Turbulent Economic TimesOn November 17, a day-long conference co-sponsored by Brookings and the Heritage Foundation will explore the measurement challenges associated with the recession, particularly in the financial and housing sectors; how innovation can become a standard component of our national accounting system, and how incorporating innovation metrics will aid the development of a unified picture of the sources of growth and economic disruption. Read More

U.S. Economy, Innovation, Financial Markets, Housing

VIDEO

Save to My PortfolioFixing the Financial Sector in the Wake of the Economic Crisis

Douglas J. Elliott, November 12, 2009

Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn) has introduced legislation to reform the financial sector in the wake of the recent economic crisis. Senator Dodd’s proposal calls for consolidating the four federal financial regulatory agencies into a single regulator. Fellow Douglas Elliott says regulation consolidation is definitely in order.

U.S. Financial Market Regulation, Financial Institutions, Financial Markets, Financial Services, Banking

VIDEO

Save to My PortfolioThe Stock Market Crash and Our Current Recession

Alice M. Rivlin, October 28, 2009

This month marks 80 years since the Wall Street crash of 1929 that was one cause of the Great Depression. Alice Rivlin says the 1929 crash led to the creation of the financial and social safety net measures that have helped prevent today's economic crisis from being a full-blown depression.

U.S. Economy, U.S. Financial Market Regulation, Financial Institutions, Financial Markets, Banking

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioWhat Should be Done About Bank Size?

Martin Neil Baily, October 19, 2009, National Journal

In light of the debate over whether the Obama administration's plan for financial regulation goes far enough to curb institutions that become "too big to fail," Martin Baily addresses the question of whether any regulation of "systemic risk" will inevitably lead to the designation of some banks as "too big to fail." Read More

U.S. Financial Market Regulation, U.S. Economy, Banking, Financial Markets

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe G-20, the "Istanbul Decisions" and the Way Forward

Kemal Derviş, October 08, 2009, The Brookings Institution

The G-20, the The fall global economic agenda is well underway with the completion of the G-20 Pittsburgh Summit and the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Istanbul. Kemal Derviş discusses the key themes coming out of these “historic” meetings, highlighting the essential roles of both the informal and formal channels of global economic governance and the way forward after the crisis. Read More

G-20 Summit, Global Economics, Global Financial Crisis, Global Finance, Financial Institutions

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioGrowth After the Storm? A Longer Run Perspective on the Global Economy

Kemal Derviş, October 04, 2009, IMF-World Bank 2009 Annual Meetings

Growth After the Storm? A Longer Run Perspective on the Global EconomyDuring a lecture at the IMF-World Bank 2009 Annual Meetings, Kemal Derviş discussed global growth prospects following the economic crisis and the role that supply side factors and macroeconomic management can play. Read More

Global Economics, Global Financial Crisis, Global Finance, Macroeconomics, Financial Institutions

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioMonetary Policy and Financial Stability: An Address by José de Gregorio

Thursday, September 17, 2009
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Washington, DC

Monetary Policy and Financial Stability: An Address by José de GregorioOn September 17, the Brookings Institution will host Dr. José de Gregorio, governor of the Central Bank of Chile. Governor de Gregorio will outline his views on how best to structure monetary policy and regulatory frameworks in emerging markets to promote macroeconomic and financial stability. Read More

Monetary Policy, Global Finance, Global Financial Crisis, Financial Institutions, U.S. Financial Market Regulation

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioG-20 Summit: Recovering from the Crisis

September 17, 2009, The Brookings Institution

G-20 Summit: Recovering from the CrisisOn September 24, President Obama will chair his first G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh. With the world economy improving, leaders will now focus their attention on economic recovery and restoring financial stability. Experts from Brookings Global Economy and Development program analyze top issues to be addressed at the summit and provide recommendations on how to effectively overcome global economic and governance challenges to ensure recovery now and to prevent future crises. Read More

G-20 Summit, Global Governance, Global Financial Crisis, Global Economics, Global Finance

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioThe Scouting Report: Global Financial Crisis, One Year On

Wednesday, September 16, 2009
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

The Scouting Report: Global Financial Crisis, One Year OnThe collapse of Lehman Brothers in September 2008, combined with the government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, helped trigger the worst financial crisis in the United States since the Great Depression. In this week’s edition of the Scouting Report, Douglas Elliott—a former investment banker and current fellow at Brookings—answered your questions about the financial crisis and where we stand one year later. Fred Barbash, senior editor at Politico, moderated the discussion. Read More

Global Financial Crisis, U.S. Economy, Financial Markets, U.S. Financial Market Regulation, Financial Institutions

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioA Year in Turmoil: An Address By Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke

Tuesday, September 15, 2009
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC

A Year in Turmoil: An Address By Fed Chairman Ben BernankeThis week marks the one-year anniversary of Lehman Brothers' collapse. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke delivered a keynote about the tumultuous events of last September at a Brookings forum on Tuesday. Brookings Vice President Karen Dynan moderated a panel with other experts on the state of financial markets and regulatory reform. Read More

Banking, Financial Institutions, U.S. Financial Market Regulation, Financial Markets, Global Financial Crisis

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioA Year in Turmoil: Remarks Following an Address by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke

Ted Gayer, September 15, 2009, The Brookings Institution

On September 15, one year after the Lehman collapse, the Brookings Institution hosted a forum to explore the tumultuous events of last September, where financial markets stand today and the status of regulatory reforms designed to prevent the next financial crisis. Ted Gayer participated in a panel discussion following Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's keynote address. Read More

U.S. Economy, Financial Markets, Financial Institutions

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioCould a Resurgent Global Economy Relapse into Global Imbalances?

Eswar Prasad, September 14, 2009, The Economic Times

A year after the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers and the ensuing near collapse of the U.S. financial system, Eswar Prasad reflects on what led to these circumstances and urges for coordinated solutions to avoid further global imbalances. Read More

Global Financial Crisis, Global Economics, Global Finance, U.S. Economy, U.S. Economic Growth

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioHas Wall Street Learned Its Lesson?

Douglas J. Elliott, September 14, 2009, Washington Post

One year after investment banking firm Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy protection, kicking off a week of massive shifts on Wall Street that was the beginning of the largest financial crisis in recent memory, Douglas Elliott participated in a live online chat to discuss the effect the financial crisis has had on the banking industry. Read More

Financial Markets, U.S. Economy

VIDEO

Save to My PortfolioThe Government Takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Ted Gayer, September 02, 2009

It’s been one year since Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac had to be taken over by the government to prevent their collapse. Ted Gayer talks about what went wrong and why these government-sponsored enterprises were treated as "too big to fail."

Mortgage Market, Financial Markets, Financial Institutions, U.S. Economy

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Federal Reserve's Independence Is at Risk

John L. Thornton, Glenn Hubbard and Hal Scott, August 20, 2009, Financial Times

John L. Thornton, Glenn Hubbard and Hal Scott say that the future of the Federal Reserve as a lender of last resort is in jeopardy. Because the Fed has compromised its economic credibility and political independence during the financial crisis, they argue, the Obama administration should give it full authority to lend against good collateral only but restrict emergency bailout power to the federal Treasury alone. Read More

Federal Reserve System, Financial Markets, U.S. Financial Market Regulation, Financial Institutions

Featured Experts

Martin Neil Baily

Martin Neil Baily

Senior Fellow, Economic Studies
Bernard L. Schwartz Chair in Economic Policy Development

Martin Baily, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers during the Clinton administration (1999–2001) and one of three members of the council from 1994 to 1996, focuses on issues of globalization, productivity and competitiveness, Social Security reform, and U.S. economic policy.
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Douglas J. Elliott

Douglas J. Elliott

Fellow, Economic Studies, Initiative on Business and Public Policy

Douglas Elliott was an investment banker for two decades, principally at J.P. Morgan. He was president and principal researcher for the Center on Federal Financial Institutions. He focuses on issues surrounding both public and private financial institutions.
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Ralph C. Bryant

Ralph C. Bryant

Senior Fellow, Economic Studies, Global Economy and Development

Ralph Bryant’s research concentrates on international economic issues and open-economy macroeconomics. He has recently emphasized governance for international institutions and the global dimensions of demographic change.
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