Robert Reich

UC Berkeley economist Robert Reich reveals how power and influence have created a new American oligarchy, a shrinking middle class, and the greatest income inequality and wealth disparity in 80 years. Citing his latest book, “Saving Capitalism: For the Many, Not the Few,” Goldman School of Public Policy Professor Reich lays out what he argues must be done to restore democracy and rebuild the US economy. Reich is the featured speaker for the 7th annual Michael Nacht Distinguished Lecture in Politics and Policy. Series: "The Goldman School - Berkeley Public Policy" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 30462]

New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio engages on raising the minimum wage and the need for progressive taxation as potential solutions to addressing income inequality with Robert Reich, former Labor Secretary and now at the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley. Series: "Public Policy and Society" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 29859]

Economist Joseph Stiglitz and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich reminisce about opposing “corporate welfare” during their days in the Clinton Administration and talk here about problematic trade deals, income inequality and Stiglitz’s new book, “The Great Divide: Unequal Societies and What We Can Do About Them.” Reich and Stiglitz are presented by the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley. Series: "The Goldman School - Berkeley Public Policy" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 29524]

UC Berkeley Professor Robert Reich is one of the nation’s leading experts on work and the economy. He has served in three national administrations, most recently as secretary of labor under President Bill Clinton. He discusses the state of civility in politics today. Series: "The Goldman School - Berkeley Public Policy" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 23656]

Hosted by the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, Robert Reich gives an empowering presentation on the state of the new year. Reich has served in three national administrations, most recently as Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton. He has written thirteen books. Series: "The Goldman School - Berkeley Public Policy" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 23495]

Host Harry Kreisler welcomes Robert Reich to discuss political change and the structural causes of the 2008 economic collapse. Recalling his formative experiences, Reich explains what led to his focus on economics and politics. He talks about his tenure as Secretary of Labor for Clinton and analyzes the changes in the American political economy since the great Depression, arguing for a return to the greater economic equality that characterized the post World War II era. He concludes with an evaluation of the importance of political leadership, ideas, Presidential appointments, and grass roots mobilization. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 21381]

Robert Reich has served in four national administrations including those of Presidents Ford, Carter, Clinton, and Obama. He addresses why income and wealth have become so concentrated at the top --more concentrated than at any time since 1928 - and the consequences of such concentration, both for the economy and for politics. Then addresses what, if anything, can or should be done about it. Series: "UC Berkeley Graduate Lectures" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 21029]

Robert Reich examines the aftermath of the economic meltdown arguing that there is a structural problem with an increasing concentration of income and wealth at the top, and a middle class that has had to go deeply into debt to maintain a decent standard of living. He argues that history shows that such a disparity leads to ever greater booms followed by ever deeper busts. Series: "The Goldman School - Berkeley Public Policy" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 20481]

UC Berkeley Professor of Public Policy Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor, is the author of 11 books including "Locked in the Cabinet" and "Supercapitalism.” Professor Reich reads from his works and is interviewed about his writing process. Series: "Writers" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 15514]

Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor and now Professor of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, looks ahead at US economic trends , the impact of globalization, and future job prospects in this "Homecoming" address to parents of UC students. Reich doesn't promise perfect clairvoyance, but he does provide a way to think about the politico-economic issues that will shape this century. Series: "The Goldman School - Berkeley Public Policy" [Business] [Show ID: 12013]