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Larry Summers

Obama Needs His Base

Lesson Learned?

He’s lucky he avoided a war in Syria or a nasty vote over Larry Summers. He’s about to face an ugly battle with the GOP, and he needs the left on his side, says Michael Tomasky.

Michael Tomasky | Published Sep 18, 2013

The Left Killed Summers

New New Left

Larry Summers was forced out of the race to be Fed chair by the new Democratic left. By Peter Beinart.

Peter Beinart | Published Sep 16, 2013

The Summers Whodunit

He’s Out

<p>Daniel Gross narrows down the list of suspects, from Elizabeth Warren and Wall Street to the brilliant economist himself.</p>

Daniel Gross | Published Sep 15, 2013

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An Impossible Stimulus Dream

Larry Summers' prescription is all but impossible in the current political climate, writes Zachary Karabell.

Zachary Karabell | Published Jun 14, 2011

Larry Summers' Brutal Brilliance

The outgoing White House economic adviser can alienate a room in record time. But Niall Ferguson says his intellect is worth the trouble—and he helped stave off a Great Depression.

Niall Ferguson | Published Sep 22, 2010

After Summers, More Brawling

The departure of Larry Summers leaves a power vacuum in Washington. Look for Obama’s Chicago circle to fill it—and watch the gloves come off.

Peter Beinart | Published Sep 21, 2010

Summers: 'The Trend Has Turned'

The White House is engaged in an awkward two-step this weekend, trying to convince people that the economy is improving while also showing it is still unhappy with state of unemployment. On CNN, Economic Adviser Larry Summers stepped on the dance floor and said the "trend has turned."

Recession Over? Yes... and No

Is the recession over? Depends on whom you ask. Two of President Obama's economic advisers, Christina Romer and Larry Summers weren't exactly on the same page Sunday when asked the question on Meet the Press and This Week.

The End Is Near!

But in a good way. Financier Jeffrey Leeds talks with Liaquat Ahamed, author of the acclaimed Lords of Finance, about why the bear market is actually a good thing—and how much longer it will last.

Jeffrey Leeds | Published Mar 05, 2009

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