"The Economy: From 'It's the Economy, Stupid,' through the Deficit, to the Surplus"

Gene Sperling is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, a writer for the "West Wing" TV series, and former director of the National Economic Council in the second Clinton administration.

Gene Sperling addresses the class.

 

Sperling explains the Clinton administration's approach to fiscal policy.

 

Sperling discussed the government shutdown.

Gene Sperling talked about budget briefings for President Clinton.

Sperling answers students' questions.

Sperling explained how the Clinton administration balanced the budget.

Sperling talked bout the surplus.