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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Podcasts:
Nicholas R. Lardy assesses the factors that have caused China's currency to appreciate and its current account surplus to decline significantly.
Arvind Subramanian says that Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) seem to be struggling to find a common purpose at their latest meeting.
Arvind Subramanian assesses the prospects for Jim Yong Kim, President Obama's choice to head the bank, and the other aspirants to the job.
Edwin M. Truman says that while Europe's debt crisis has eased, it still needs to expand its own financial safety net before getting help from the International Monetary Fund.
Gary Clyde Hufbauer discusses the tradeoffs between imposing duties on Chinese solar panels and the need to make solar energy competitive.
Nicholas R. Lardy explains what led to the ouster of a popular Communist Party official as China heads toward installing new leaders this year.
