Michael Lewis' 'Boomerang': 'Money Thrown Out in Hope,...

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Michael Lewis' 'Boomerang': 'Money Thrown Out in Hope, Coming Back in Anger'

What caused the economic troubles in Iceland, Greece, Ireland, Germany and elsewhere? Author Michael Lewis has some controversial theories involving sweeping character assessments of each nation. Lewis -- known for "Money Ball" and "The Blind Side" -- discusses his new book, "Boomerang," with economics correspondent Paul Solman.

AIR DATE 10/21/11

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