Lets Talk Money Interview Transcript

Lets Talk Money Interview Transcript ECO/415 September 20, 2010 Patrick O Donnell Lets Talk Money Interview Transcript Jeff Denker (Host) Hello and welcome to Lets Talk Money, the fictitious television show that interviews prominent individuals in the business community, Im your host Jeff Denker. Today on Lets Talk Money we will interview Thomas W. Ewing, former House Representative and Steve Ballmer, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Microsoft. Todays topics will discuss the connection between the government, the economy, and Microsoft. So lets get started Jeff Welcome Mr. Ewing and Mr. Ballmer. The two of you are certainly from different areas, however, is there a link between you two Thomas Ewing Well Jeff, there is a link between the two of us, wouldnt you say Mr. Ballmer Steve Ballmer We do possess a sort of symbiotic relationship. Microsoft is dependent on the government in regard to regulations, concessions, and free trade policies. The government is dependent on Microsoft for tax revenue and employment. So there certainly is a link Thomas Ewing I believe that is correct Mr. Ballmer. Our relationship is straight-forward and certainly comprehensible. The economy is not only influenced by government measures and policies but also by the business