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Six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong

Mitt Romney’s economic plan is largely based on a whitepaper written by several “heavyweight” economists. The problem is, it's riddled with fundamental flaws. Here are six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong about what ails the American economy and how to fix it.
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 3 ways they differ on regulation

Wall Street is a big target – blamed for the financial crisis that led to the Great Recession. Mitt Romney says efforts to rein in financiers via more regulation are an attack on “economic freedom.” President Obama says new regulations would make it “more profitable to play by the rules than to game the system.” Here are three specifics on which the two differ.
Ron Paul vs. the Federal Reserve: four epic moments

Ron Paul hasn't been the Federal Reserve's only critic, but he ranks among the most consistent and persistent in his charge that the Fed has debased the dollar and destroyed the wealth of Americans.
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Recession in America? 10 questions assessing the threat.

Concerns about weak economies in Europe have already rattled global financial markets, and things are hardly rosy at home. Is America heading into a recession? Here are answers to 10 questions about that risk.
Election 101: Where the GOP candidates stand on the economy

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Can U.S. avert a Japan-style economic bust?

Similar crises have hit other nations, but Sweden bounced back far faster than Japan.
What will steady shaky financial system?

Two keys: Stabilize home values while keeping Wall Street calm, analysts say.
Bernanke and Paulson: economy's two key crisis managers

The Fed chairman and the Treasury secretary face tough scrutiny as policymakers.
Fed's bold $200 billion move

The central bank's unusual cash infusion aims to keep banks lending.
To fix U.S. credit mess, timing is critical

Risks rise if the Federal Reserve and Treasury move too slow – or too fast.
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Economic woes raise fear of 1970s rerun

Stagflation may be back, but few economists think it will rise to the degree of a generation ago.
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Credit squeeze's potential ripple effects

As lenders tighten standards, the possibility of a recession increases.
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Bernanke tells Congress U.S. outlook to improve later this year

The Fed chief and Treasury Secretary Paulson note tightening credit markets but expect a return to normal.
Fed's main task: Save the banks

Aggressive moves to cut interest rates by America's central bank are intended to stave off a financial meltdown.
Momentum builds for economic stimulus package

Bernanke's testimony bolsters support for quick action from Republicans and Democrats.
The economic outlook of the White House budget director

Jim Nussle strikes a note of caution on government finances as the economy potentially slows down.
The view from the House majority leader

Rep. Steny Hoyer has strong criticism for the Iraq war and sees potential political fallout from economic turbulence.