The Forum with Becky Quick
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The Forum with Becky Quick
The Taco Mentality: Unpacking Today’s Policy Risks with Lawrence Summers and Glenn Hubbard
On this episode of The Forum with CNBC's Becky Quick, Lawrence Summers and Glenn Hubbard examine the growing disconnect between economic sentiment, policy decisions, and market fundamentals. They explore how tariffs, inflation psychology, and evolving central bank communication may be amplifying uncertainty. From self-inflicted shocks to the rise of the “Taco Mentality,” this conversation sheds light on the policy risks shaping today’s economy.
Speakers:
- Lawrence H. Summers, Charles W. Eliot University Professor and President Emeritus of Harvard University, and 71st Secretary of the Treasury
- Glenn Hubbard, Dean Emeritus, Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics at Columbia University, and former Chair of the U.S. Council of Economic Advisors
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