U.S. Faces 'Real-Time Experiment' in Economic Recovery

Name: U.S. Faces 'Real-Time Experiment' in Economic Recovery
Uploaded: 2013-05-02T00:29:56Z
Duration: P401S
Description: As Europeans protested austerity for May Day, the Federal Reserve said it will continue to stimulate the U.S. economy, but expressed concern that spending cuts are restricting growth. Robert Kuttner of The American Prospect and economist Kevin Hassett join Judy Woodruff to debate the merits of austerity abroad and in the U.S.

Clip: 05/01/2013 | 6m 41s

As Europeans protested austerity for May Day, the Federal Reserve said it will continue to stimulate the U.S. economy, but expressed concern that spending cuts are restricting growth. Robert Kuttner of The American Prospect and economist Kevin Hassett join Judy Woodruff to debate the merits of austerity abroad and in the U.S.

Aired: 05/01/13

Rating: NR

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U.S. Faces 'Real-Time Experiment' in Economic Recovery

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