Peterson Institute Events Audio Podcast

Two Years after the Crisis: The Global Economic Agenda

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Undersecretary of the Treasury Lael Brainard addressed the topic of "Two Years after the Crisis: The Global Economic Agenda" at an event held July 26, 2010, at the Peterson Institute. The Under Secretary discussed the prospects for maintaining the economic recovery, repairing the global financial system and rebalancing the world economy in light of the latest G-20 meetings and recent international economic developments.

The G-20 Summit: Looking Back at Toronto and Forward to Seoul

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Il SaKong, Chairman of the Korean Presidential Committee for the G-20 summit, outlined his government's proposed action program for the upcoming G-20 summit in Seoul in November. SaKong also reviewed the results from the G-20 summit in Toronto, which he attended. He spoke at an event held at the Peterson Institute for International Economics on June 30, 2010.

The IMF in a Transformed World Economy

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), speaks at the Peterson Institute on June 29, 2010, to discuss how the recent turmoil in the global economy calls for a more effective IMF to tackle new challenges facing its members.

Figuring Out the Doha Round

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Robert E. Diamond, Jr., President of Barclays PLC and CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking and Wealth Management, addressed the topic of Figuring Out the Doha Round at an event at the Peterson Institute on June 23, 2010. He focused on the impact of financial reform on the US and world economies and on reconciling the different perspectives on reform in Europe and the United States. Senior Fellow William Cline, who has written extensively on and participated actively in the ongoing debate on financial reform, led the subsequent discussion.

Financial Reform, Economic Growth, and the Transatlantic Dialogue

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Robert E. Diamond, Jr., President of Barclays PLC and CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking and Wealth Management, addressed the topic of financial reform, economic growth, and the Transatlantic Dialogue at an event at the Peterson Institute on June 23, 2010.

How Latvia Came Through the Financial Crisis

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Valdis Dombrovskis, Prime Minister of Latvia, delivered a speech entitled "How Latvia Came Through the Financial Crisis" at the Peterson Institute for International Economics on June 14, 2010. Senior Fellow Anders Åslund, whose forthcoming book on the experience of Eastern Europe during the global economic crisis will include a chapter on the recent Latvian experience, led the discussion following Dombrovskis's speech.

Russia after the Global Economic Crisis

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The Peterson Institute released the book Russia after the Global Economic Crisis, coedited by Anders Åslund, Peterson Institute; Sergei Guriev, New Economic School; and Andrew Kuchins, Center for Strategic and International Studies, at an event held on June 10, 2010. Senior Director of the National Security Council Michael A. McFaul delivered the keynote address followed by a panel discussion with the Stephen Sestanovich from the Council for Foreign Relations and Columbia University, Leon Aron from the American Enterprise Institute, and coeditors Anders Åslund and Andrew Kuchins.

The Prospect for Multilateral Cooperation on Climate Change: Panel 1

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 20 May 2010 18:00:00 -0500

Trevor Houser, Jennifer Morgan, and Edwin M. Truman discuss how to advance international cooperation on climate change in a post-Copenhagen world. The panel discussion took place at the PIIE-WRI conference "The Prospect for Multilateral Cooperation on Climate Change" held May 20, 2010, in Washington, DC.

The Prospect for Multilateral Cooperation on Climate Change: Keynote and Panel

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 20 May 2010 18:00:00 -0500

Trevor Houser presents an analysis of the impact of Senators Kerry and Lieberman's proposed American Power Act. His presentation took place at the PIIE-WRI conference "The Prospect for Multilateral Cooperation on Climate Change" held May 20, 2010, in Washington, DC.

The Prospect for Multilateral Cooperation on Climate Change: Panel 2

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 20 May 2010 18:00:00 -0500

Jacob Werksman, Arvind Subramanian, and Gary Clyde Hufbauer discuss how international institutions are evolving as countries attempt to coordinate efforts to deal with climate change. The panel discussion took place at the PIIE-WRI conference "The Prospect for Multilateral Cooperation on Climate Change" held May 20, 2010, in Washington, DC.

Niall Ferguson on Fiscal Crises and Imperial Collapses: Historical Perspectives on Current Predicaments

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Niall Ferguson, Harvard University, delivered the Peterson Institute's ninth annual Niarchos Lecture on May 13, 2010, on the topic "Fiscal Crises and Imperial Collapses: Historical Perspectives on Current Predicaments."

India's Economic Prospects and Macroeconomic Management

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Duvvuri Subbarao, governor of the Reserve Bank of India, discussed India's economic prospects at the Peterson Institute for International Economics on April 26, 2010. He focused on the challenges of monetary and exchange rate management in a dynamic emerging economy, challenges that a number of other emerging market economies also face.

Asia's Recovery and Macroeconomic Policy Challenges

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Jong-Wha Lee presents the Asian Development Outlook 2010 report and discusses macroeconomic policy challenges in Asia in the post-crisis period.

Seizing the Moment: APEC 2010 and 2011

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500

In collaboration with the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, the US National Center for APEC, and the Australian National University, the Institute hosted the conference "Seizing the Moment: APEC 2010 and 2011" on April 16, 2010. Former Vice President Walter Mondale and C. Fred Bergsten deliver ed keynote speeches, followed by two panel discussions involving key US, Japanese, and Australian government officials as well as experts on APEC.

Current Economic Policy Issues in Russia

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Arkady Dvorkovich, Economic Aide to Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, spoke at the Institute on Russian economic policy.

Volcker on Essential Elements of Financial Reform

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:00:00 -0500

The Honorable Paul A. Volcker delivered a speech, "Essential Elements of Financial Reform," at the Peterson Institute, March 30, 2010. In his speech, he emphasized his proposals to limit the size of US financial institutions in order to minimize the risk of future crises, via what President Obama has called the Volcker Rule.

C. Fred Bergsten: Asia-Pacific Regional Economic Integration and Architecture

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

C. Fred Bergsten, Director of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, delivered a speech via video to the conference on Asia-Pacific Regional Economic Integration and Architecture held at Auckland University, New Zealand, on March 25, 2010.

Proposals for Ukraine: 2010--Time for Reforms

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:00:00 -0500

Anders Åslundslund presents the Independent International Experts Commission report, Proposals for Ukraine: 2010—Time for Reforms, which proposes a comprehensive reform program for the first year of a new presidency in Ukraine. The report was released in the United States on February 18, 2010, at a meeting at PIIE.

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