Michael Lewis' 'Boomerang': 'Money Thrown Out in Hope,...

Name: Michael Lewis' 'Boomerang': 'Money Thrown Out in Hope,...
Uploaded: 2011-10-21T22:50:00Z
Duration: P528S
Description: What caused the economic troubles in Iceland, Greece, Ireland, Germany and elsewhere? Author Michael Lewis has some controversial theories involving sweeping character assessments of each nation. Lewis -- known for "Money Ball" and "The Blind Side" -- discusses his new book, "Boomerang," with economics correspondent Paul Solman.

Clip: 10/21/2011 | 8m 48s

What caused the economic troubles in Iceland, Greece, Ireland, Germany and elsewhere? Author Michael Lewis has some controversial theories involving sweeping character assessments of each nation. Lewis -- known for "Money Ball" and "The Blind Side" -- discusses his new book, "Boomerang," with economics correspondent Paul Solman.

Aired: 10/21/11

Rating: NR

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