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Length: 1:23:51
Summary
A panel discussion was held on the global nature of the current financial crisis and its effects on the standard of living of people worldwide. Topics included the need for President-Elect Obama to develop an international economic policy that integrates the level and objectives of development assistance, trade priorities, an approach to reform of international financial institutions, and a strategy to advance the Decent Work Agenda. Panel members responded to questions from the audience. Sarah Wartell moderated. This event at the Center for American Progress was titled “After the Meltdown: Advancing Living Standards Around the Globe in the Wake of the Financial Crisis.