I my former life, I spent 20 years in the financial world and was also a trained economist and researcher, before moving on to trading/sales and fund management.
While not being in total sync with his political affiliation, I think this recent speech by Larry Summers is worth your 54 minutes.
My highlights, if you do not have the time;
opening intro, political financial/industrial bailout and its results
17 min - 27 min. macro overview and insight
29-33 Healthcare
33-39 Education and business
Greater Boston Chamber Blog: Video of Today's Government Affairs Forum with Larry Summers
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