James Barth

former Chief Economist, Office of Thrift Supervision

Guest

Lowder Eminent Scholar in Finance at Auburn University and a senior finance fellow at the Milken Institute; former chief economist at the Federal Home Loan Bank Board (1987-1989) and the Office of Thrift Supervision (1989)

James Barth on KCRW

A joint committee reached a surprise compromise last week on finance reform, and President Obama wanted both houses to pass it by the Fourth of July.  But the death of Senator…

Finance Reform under the Microscope

A joint committee reached a surprise compromise last week on finance reform, and President Obama wanted both houses to pass it by the Fourth of July.  But the death of Senator…

from Which Way, L.A.?

President Obama calls the finance reform compromise the biggest thing of its kind since the Great Depression, and he wants it on his desk by the Fourth of July.

Finance Reform under the Microscope

President Obama calls the finance reform compromise the biggest thing of its kind since the Great Depression, and he wants it on his desk by the Fourth of July.

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Yesterday, all the Senate Republicans and one Democrat voted not to allow a finance reform bill to go to the floor for debate.

Finance Reform: Public Anger and Partisan Politics

Yesterday, all the Senate Republicans and one Democrat voted not to allow a finance reform bill to go to the floor for debate.

from Which Way, L.A.?

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