Janet Yellen

I am not an economist, but I work with some of them.  I don't know Larry Summers or Janet Yellen, until a week ago the two leading candidates for the job of Chair of the Federal Reserve.  But, not long ago I heard an interview where an analyst was comparing the two.  He described Larry Summers' strengths and weaknesses, then turned to Janet Yellen, noting that "her husband is a Nobel prize-winning economist."

I ask, what does Larry Summers' spouse do for a living?  Why isn't that just as relevant???

Here is a link to my economist friend's view on the two...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/leonardburman/2013/09/16/janet-yellen-and-the-glass-ceiling-at-the-fed/