Flanders: Summers' Secular Stagnation Right to a Degree

The transcript discusses personal experiences in speech writing, Larry Summers' concept of secular stagnation, and the ongoing debate about economic demand and supply issues. It highlights the roles of monetary and fiscal policies in addressing economic challenges, with a focus on public investment and the blurring lines between these policies in Europe and elsewhere.

Discuss the historical context of the term 'secular stagnation' as mentioned in the text.

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What are the implications of secular stagnation on economic policy?

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What are the potential structural problems on the supply side that contribute to economic stagnation?

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What role does public investment play in addressing economic challenges?

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How does the relationship between monetary policy and fiscal policy evolve during periods of economic stagnation?

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