The many perspectives on the Fed

Thursday, March 20, 2008

There are several ways to look at the Fed's recent actions, either as a positive meltdown prevention or free-market interference. Scott Jagow talks to Chris Farrell, who says we're eventually going to reregulate the industry.

U.S. Federal Reserve Building (Win McNamee, Getty Images)

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