Peterson Perspectives: Interviews on Current Issues
Summary: Peterson Institute research staff offer their analyses of current economic and political events in brief interviews. The Peterson Institute for International Economics is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution devoted to the study of international economic policy. The views expressed in these interviews are those of the interviewee(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the individual members of the Institute's Board of Directors or its Advisory Committee. We welcome feedback from listeners and encourage you to convey your comments directly to the person interviewed.
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Jacob Funk Kirkegaard suggests that after the principal Greek parties fail to form a governing coalition, new elections will be needed to clear the air.
Nicolas Véron argues that François Hollande has no plans and no mandate to shift policies dramatically toward austerity, Germany, or Europe.
C. Randall Henning explains why Spain illustrates the shortcomings and opportunities for resolving the European economic and financial crisis.
C. Randall Henning illuminates the lessons that Europe can learn from the United States in forming a unified fiscal and banking governance.
Howard F. Rosen discusses his latest research showing that jobs being added in the United States pay less on average than the jobs lost in the Great Recession.
Nicholas R. Lardy says that with leadership changes in the offing in Beijing and Washington, the two sides will be satisfied with incremental gains.
Nicholas R. Lardy says that China and the Obama Administration seem successful in trying to prevent a blowup over Chen Guangcheng.
Simon Johnson discusses the reaction to his call for a 20-year program of fiscal consolidation outlined in his new book White House Burning.
C. Fred Bergsten discusses the factors behind the American reluctance to get China and others to contribute to more IMF funding for Europe.
John Williamson explains why Argentina's nationalization of Spanish oil company holdings is self-destructive and discouraging to investors.
Marcus Noland discusses the widespread fear that an unstable North Korean leadership will search for scapegoats and be compelled to test a nuclear weapon.
Joseph E. Gagnon says that while China has improved its record on currency, other countries have adopted the same unwelcome policies.
William R. Cline says China's declining surplus has been driven by a significant appreciation of the yuan, but the surplus will likely rise again in coming years.
Arvind Subramanian says that despite an improved current account balance, China should still be pressed to let its currency appreciate further.
Nicholas R. Lardy explains the policy implications for the United States of China's currency appreciation and lower current account surplus.
