Raghuram Rajan

former Chief Economist, International Monetary Fund

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Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and former chief economist for the International Monetary Fund

Raghuram Rajan on KCRW

The White House, the candidates and the Congress are working together on a massive commitment of public money.

Lawmakers Announce Deal on Bailout Plan

The White House, the candidates and the Congress are working together on a massive commitment of public money.

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Bear Stearns was  bailed out , along with  Freddie and Fannie , while Lehman Brothers was  allowed to fail .

AIG's Global Reach, What's Next?

Bear Stearns was bailed out , along with Freddie and Fannie , while Lehman Brothers was allowed to fail .

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