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    Europe Pushes to Rework the Global Financial System

    In this weekend's meeting with the Presidents of France and the European Commission , President Bush agreed to a series of summit meetings that could change the way capitalism is practiced internationally. The countries of Europe are pushing hard for more regulation of the global economy.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    In this weekend's meeting with the Presidents of France and the European Commission, President Bush agreed to a series of summit meetings that could change the way capitalism is practiced internationally. The countries of Europe are pushing hard for more regulation of the global economy. Heads of state will begin meeting right after the US election. The goal is curbing the reckless excesses that led to the current crisis, which could mean restraints on tax havens, hedge funds and executive compensation. The Bush White House and American business interests are warning against over-reaction, asserting that risk-taking is the keystone to prosperity. Do the Europeans want an international super-regulator? Since the crisis began here, will the US have to make some concessions? What's at stake for individual Americans and the credit-card economy?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Markus Brunnermeier

      Professor of Economics, Princeton University

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      Barron's

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      Kevin Phillips

      former political strategist, Republican Party

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Is Capitalism in for a Change at Home and Abroad?
    1. 1:39Early Voting Starts in Key Battleground State of Florida
    2. 7:48Europe Pushes to Rework the Global Financial SystemYou’re reading this
    3. 43:00Tampa Bay Rays Beat Defending Champion Red Sox
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