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PBS NewsHour  Oscar-Winning `Inside Job' Director Attacks Economists' Ties to Financial Sector

How the award-winning documentary "Inside Job" is influencing some economic thinkers. Details

 
 

Program: PBS NewsHour

Episode: Oscar-Winning `Inside Job' Director Attacks Economists' Ties to Financial Sector

As part of his continuing coverage of Making Sen$e of financial news, Paul Solman reports on the aftermath of the financial crisis and how the Academy Award-winning documentary, "Inside Job" is influencing some leading economic thinkers. The film raises concerns about conflicts of interest for economists in academics.

Duration: (5:50)
Premiere Date: 05/04/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: E


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