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Harvard Business Review
01-07-2025
- Business
- Harvard Business Review
Larry Summers: ‘Smart Businesses Are Going to Maintain Flexibility'
Lawrence H. Summers, former U.S. Treasury Secretary and President Emeritus of Harvard University, has seen the ups and downs of the American economy throughout the decades. As leaders today contend with fears of economic downturn, the growth of artificial intelligence, tariffs, inflation and more, he shares what he thinks we should—and shouldn't—be worried about. He also discusses how he believes businesses can create stability through macroeconomic uncertainty, and how coming technological and economic forces will shift the labor market, policy agendas, and more.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
US Universities' Reliance on Federal Funding
Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers says that "Harvard should carry through on a whole set of reform with respect to antisemitism." Former University of Miami President Donna Shalala agrees stating that "the American public needs to hold colleges accountable on antisemitism." But will the Trump administration's decision to cut research funding to top universities address the governance reforms needed on American campuses?
Bloomberg
11-04-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Larry Summers' Tariff Analysis, US Sovereign Wealth Fund, TikTok
This week, former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers examines tariffs through a historical lens and poses hypotheticals for the current administration. And how will the US pull off creating a sovereign wealth fund? Plus, we take a look at TikTok and whether it's a threat to national security. Later, we dive into our nation's air traffic control system — is it safe? (Source: Bloomberg)
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Summers Says Trump Tariffs Put Fed in a Tough Spot
Lawrence H. Summers, former US Treasury Secretary and Wall Street Week contributor, says the timing of President Donald Trump's tariffs announcement is bizarre since it's scheduled to happen right when the US markets are closing. Summers talks about the short term impacts of tariffs and says the Federal Reserve is now going to be a in difficult position. He speaks to Bloomberg's David Westin. Sign in to access your portfolio
Bloomberg
11-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Summers on Recession Risks, Inflation, Trade War, Tariffs, Fed Outlook
Former US Treasury Secretary and Bloomberg Wall Street Week contributor Lawrence H. Summers talks about the risk of a recession in the US this year, President Donald Trump's trade war and the impact on the economy and the manufacturing sector. He speaks to Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
