But knowing Summers background helps humanize an economist, who is mostly known for his combative personality and mixed track record with regards to the financial markets.

• 不过了解萨默斯的背景有助于看到这位经济学家作为普通人的一面。大多数人知道他都是因为他好斗的个性以及在金融市场方面好坏掺半的历史记录。