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Kent Conrad: I believe the models that we are using now cannot capture the difference in the threat that we face.

On the recordJanuary 7, 2009
I believe the models that we are using now cannot capture the difference in the threat that we face.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Conrad expresses skepticism about current economic models in light of the financial crisis.

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