Next Monday, March 11, New York Times Washington Bureau Chief David Leonhardt will discuss the federal deficit and his new e-book Here’s the Deal (New York Times/Byliner) in Washington DC at the Institute’s Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series . David Wessel, Wall Street Journal economics editor, will moderate the discussion. You can read an excerpt of the book here, and get up to speed with Leonhardt’s previous economics discussions in the videos below. Watch the book talk live shortly after noon .
Innovation Blueprints for Long-Term American Success (February 2013)
Leonhardt began the discussion asking “What historically has contributed to American innovation?” Listen for his sneak peek on Here’s the Deal‘s insights, including the deficit’s links to economic growth.
How Can Women Drive the Economy? (January 2012)
Leonhardt moderated a distinguished panel to discuss the unexplained pay gap, universal versus targeted preschool education, and other issues surrounding women in the economy.