Peterson Perspectives: Interviews on Current Issues

Elections in Greece, Part II: Will Greeks Also Say 'No' to the Euro Area?

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400

Jacob Funk Kirkegaard says an exit by Greece from the euro area will be disastrous, but Arvind Subramanian argues that in the medium term Greece will be better off. Tune in Thursday, May 17, for Part II on the impact of the Greece crisis in Europe.

Elections in Greece, Part II: Will Greeks Also Say 'No' to the Euro Area?

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Tue, 8 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400

Jacob Funk Kirkegaard says that if Greeks confront the consequences of leaving the euro area, they will very likely balk and accept their bailout terms.

Elections in Greece, Part I: Greek Voters Say 'No' to Their Bailout

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Mon, 7 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400

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.

Elections in France: Major Shifts Unlikely

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Mon, 7 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400

Nicolas Véron argues that François Hollande has no plans and no mandate to shift policies dramatically toward austerity, Germany, or Europe.

Toward a European Fiscal Union, Part II

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Mon, 7 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400

C. Randall Henning explains why Spain illustrates the shortcomings and opportunities for resolving the European economic and financial crisis.

Toward a European Fiscal Union, Part I

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Fri, 4 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400

C. Randall Henning illuminates the lessons that Europe can learn from the United States in forming a unified fiscal and banking governance.

Ominous Job Trends in the US Economy

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 3 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400

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.

US-China II: Limited Progress

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 3 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400

Nicholas R. Lardy says that with leadership changes in the offing in Beijing and Washington, the two sides will be satisfied with incremental gains.

US-China I: Will A Dissident's Escape Disrupt it?

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Wed, 2 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400

Nicholas R. Lardy says that China and the Obama Administration seem successful in trying to prevent a blowup over Chen Guangcheng.

How Imminent is the US Budget and Debt Crisis?

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400

Simon Johnson discusses the reaction to his call for a 20-year program of fiscal consolidation outlined in his new book White House Burning.

Is the United States Dragging Its Feet on Europe?

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0400

C. Fred Bergsten discusses the factors behind the American reluctance to get China and others to contribute to more IMF funding for Europe.

Argentina Overthrows Conventional Wisdom

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0400

John Williamson explains why Argentina's nationalization of Spanish oil company holdings is self-destructive and discouraging to investors.

North Korea's Rocket Fizzle Creates New Dangers

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Marcus Noland discusses the widespread fear that an unstable North Korean leadership will search for scapegoats and be compelled to test a nuclear weapon.

China's Declining Current Account Surplus, Part V

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Joseph E. Gagnon says that while China has improved its record on currency, other countries have adopted the same unwelcome policies.

China's Declining Current Account Surplus, Part IV

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0400

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.

China's Declining Current Account Surplus, Part III

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Wed, 4 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Arvind Subramanian says that despite an improved current account balance, China should still be pressed to let its currency appreciate further.

China's Declining Current Account Surplus, Part II

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Wed, 4 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Nicholas R. Lardy explains the policy implications for the United States of China's currency appreciation and lower current account surplus.

China's Declining Current Account Surplus, Part I

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Tue, 3 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Nicholas R. Lardy assesses the factors that have caused China's currency to appreciate and its current account surplus to decline significantly.

Have the BRICS Outlived Their Usefulness?

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0400

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.

Can the World Bank Adjust to a Changed World?

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Arvind Subramanian assesses the prospects for Jim Yong Kim, President Obama's choice to head the bank, and the other aspirants to the job.

Europe's Continuing Risks

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0400

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.

Would Tariffs on Chinese Solar Panels Increase Global Warming?

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Gary Clyde Hufbauer discusses the tradeoffs between imposing duties on Chinese solar panels and the need to make solar energy competitive.

Leadership Struggle in China

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Nicholas R. Lardy explains what led to the ouster of a popular Communist Party official as China heads toward installing new leaders this year.