Why Capitalism?

Professor Allan H. Meltzer and Dean Robert M. Dammon have have a conversation on the occasion of the printing of Meltzer's book, "Why Capitalism?"

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Career and Motivation for “Why Capitalism?”
03/02/2012
Professor Meltzer discusses why he chose to teach at Carnegie Mellon University, his early career, and why he decided to write the book “Why Capitalism?”. Duration: 7:16.
Career and Motivation for “Why Capitalism?”
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Capitalism
03/02/2012
Meltzer discusses his course on Capitalism with Dean Dammon. He reviews the virtues of Capitalism, how it varies across the globe, and its adaptability. Duration: 12:08.
Capitalism
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U.S. Deficits and the Italian Lesson
03/02/2012
Professor Meltzer and Dean Dammon discuss the practice by the United States government of running deficits and scenarios for managing the U.S. deficits and unfunded liabilities. They also discuss the European economic crisis. Duration: 7:33.
U.S. Deficits and the Italian Lesson
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Capitalism: Rules, Regulations & Incentives
03/02/2012
Professor Meltzer discusses regulation, the problem of capture, Madoff and the housing crisis and the prevalence of circumvention of regulation. He outlines his criteria for good regulations and rule-making for capitalist systems. Duration: 15:09.
Capitalism: Rules, Regulations & Incentives
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Fed History & Policymaking
03/02/2012
Dean Dammon taps Professor Meltzer’s insights about the Fed as author of the “History of the Federal Reserve” Volumes One and Two. Meltzer reviews a prescription for more accountable Federal Reserve policymaking, inflation targets and discusses memorable Fed chairmen. Duration: 7:16.
Fed History & Policymaking
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Deficits, 2012 Election & U.S. Economic Forecast
03/02/2012
Meltzer and Dammon talk about U.S. deficits in the context of the upcoming presidential election, and how the vote influences economic policymaking. Meltzer discusses how the U.S. might have to react to the European economic crisis and gives a forecast for the U.S. economy. Duration: 11:05.
Deficits, 2012 Election & U.S. Economic Forecast
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