Bob Rubin
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- Goldman Sachs29 min
Robert Rubin: The biggest risks to the US economy are political, not financial
Robert Rubin, David, Bob Rubin
Former Treasury Secretary Bob Rubin outlines a philosophy where all decision-making must rely on probabilistic assessments rather than certainties, a principle that guides his assessment of current systemic stability and global risks. He identifies political dysfunction in the United States as the primary threat to the economy, while arguing that governments, not corporations, must lead the transition on climate change and international cooperation with China. Drawing from his decades at Goldman Sachs, Rubin emphasizes that sustainable success requires intense focus balanced with institutional support for employees to navigate an uncertain future where guarantees are nonexistent.
- Goldman Sachs17 min
Goldman Sachs at 150: Part 4 – Changing Times (1969)
Gus Levy, Sidney Weinberg, Bob Mnuchin, Bob Rubin, Steve Friedman
In the early 1960s, Gus Levy redefined Goldman Sachs by transitioning it from a conservative investment bank into a trader-led market maker capable of handling massive institutional volume. His innovative block trading strategies and a culture of relentless accessibility navigated the firm through a 1970s liquidity crisis, establishing a legacy of institutional leadership that endured beyond his 1976 death. This structural shift not only secured the firm's position as a Wall Street hub but also instilled a permanent culture of vigilance and high standards that continues to shape Goldman Sachs' operations.
- Milken Institute1h 28m
The Global Economy: A Conversation With Timothy Geithner, Henry Paulson and Robert Rubin
Timothy Geithner, Henry Paulson, Robert Rubin, Sheryl Sandberg, Eric Garcetti, Bob Rubin, Hank Paulson, Tim Geithner
The Milken Institute Global Conference convened 3,500 participants from 55 countries to discuss U.S. economic recovery, gender inequality, and global leadership through a high-level panel featuring Bob Rubin, Hank Paulson, and Tim Geithner. The former Treasury Secretaries identified domestic political dysfunction as the primary barrier to addressing stagnant wages, unsustainable entitlements, and climate change risks, while emphasizing the necessity of renewed U.S.-China cooperation. Concurrently, the event highlighted Los Angeles as a hub for innovation and demographic diversity, celebrating its record-breaking female speaker representation alongside data-driven initiatives on successful aging and economic prosperity.
- Milken Institute57 min
A Conversation With Gary Becker, David Rubenstein and Robert Rubin
Gary Becker, David Rubenstein, Robert Rubin, Bob Rubin
Panelists Gary Becker and Bob Rubin argue that the U.S. economy can return to a sustainable 3% growth trajectory by leveraging its energy revolution, real estate recovery, and manufacturing expansion while addressing a structural $10 trillion debt burden through entitlement reform and tax loophole elimination. They attribute current stagnation primarily to political gridlock, advocating for open primaries, nonpartisan civic education, and a market-based immigration system to foster compromise. Despite risks from Federal Reserve quantitative easing and inflation, the experts maintain that the American dollar remains the superior long-term investment vehicle provided the political system functions effectively.