Peterson Institute Events Audio Podcast

Lessons from the Crisis: Challenges for the Advanced Economies and for the European Monetary Union

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400

Jean-Claude Trichet delivered the eleventh Stavros Niarchos Foundation Lecture at the Peterson Institute on May 17, 2012. Trichet, who recently stepped down as President of the European Central Bank, discussed the current euro crisis in the context of the evolution of Europe and particularly its future prospects.

The KORUS FTA, Korea's FTA Policy, and the Dynamics of East Asian Economic Integration

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

Taeho Bark, Trade Minister of Korea, discussed Korea's free trade agreement (FTA) policy at the Peterson Institute on May 16, 2012. Korea has conducted an effective trade policy over the last decade, negotiating FTAs with its partners from all parts of the world. The Korean initiatives thus offer a potential bridge between the "Asia track" of Asia-only agreements and the "Pacific track" characterized by the Trans Pacific Partnership, a key issue for the future trade (and political) architecture of the region and indeed the world economy.

Why the Eurozone Crisis is Not Over

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

Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator of the Financial Times, spoke on the topic of "Why the Eurozone Crisis is Not Over" at the Peterson Institute on May 3, 2012. Wolf believes that the euro area crisis in fact has barely begun and requires a process of adjustment that could take a full decade and posed the question of whether the member countries have the political will to make that process work and resolve the crisis successfully. Wolf's speech was cosponsored by the Peterson Institute and the National Economists Club.

Lessons from Sweden on the Global Financial Crisis

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Anders Borg, Finance Minister of Sweden, spoke at the Peterson Institute on April 23, 2012, on how reforms prior to the global financial crisis and current policies have resulted in Sweden's dramatic success story in handling the global financial crisis.

India and the World: Short and Medium-Term Prospects

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

Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister of India, discussed India's short- and medium-term prospects in the context of the world economy at an event held April 20, 2012 at the Peterson Institute with assistance of the Confederation of Indian Industry. Chandrajit Banerjee, director general of the Confederation of Indian Industry, and Arvind Subramanian, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, led a discussion following Mr. Mukherjee's presentation.

The Occupy Handbook

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0400

On April 17, 2012, the Peterson Institute hosted the release of The Occupy Handbook, a compendium of articles by leading economists and others on the causes and implications of the recent Occupy movements around the country. A number of the book's contributors—including Carmen M. Reinhart, Peterson Institute; Robin Wells; James A. Robinson, Harvard University (coauthor of Why Nations Fail); and John Cassidy, the New Yorker—summarized their commentaries in the volume and took audience questions.

White House Burning: The Founding Fathers, Our National Debt, and Why It Matters to You

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Mon, 9 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Simon Johnson, senior fellow, presents the findings of his latest book, White House Burning: The Founding Fathers, Our National Debt, and Why It Matters to You, at an event hosted by the Peterson Institute on April 9, 2012.

Morning in America: Why the Coming of Energy Independence Will Restore American Economic Leadership

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Philip K. Verleger discussed US energy policy at the Peterson Institute on March 27, 2012. Verleger, a private consultant on energy issues and a widely quoted expert, believes that the United States will approach full energy independence over the next decade and discussed some of the economic implications of such independence.

Vitor Gaspar: Portugal: Gaining Credibility and Competitiveness

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Vitor Gaspar, Minister of Finance of Portugal, speaks about his country's credibility and competitiveness at an event held March 19, 2012, at the Peterson Institute.

Q and A Session: Vitor Gaspar: Portugal: Gaining Credibility and Competitiveness

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Vitor Gaspar, Minister of Finance of Portugal, takes audience questions following his speech at the Peterson Institute on March 19, 2012.

Russia after the Presidential Election: What It Means for the United States

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

Michael A. McFaul, US Ambassador to Russia, spoke on the topic "Russia after the Presidential Election: What It Means for the United States" at the Peterson Institute on March 12, 2012.

Transportation and Communication Infrastructure in Latin America: Lessons from Asia

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0400

The Americas Society and the Peterson Institute for International Economics held an event March 8, 2012 to discuss transportation and communication infrastructure in Latin America. The basis for the discussion was original Peterson Institute research published in the report, "Transportation and Communication Infrastructure in Latin America: Lessons from Asia," and in the Americas Quarterly Winter 2012 article, "Going Places?"

The Russian Presidential Election: What It Means for Politics, Economics and PNTR

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Sergei Guriev, a leading Russian economist, discussed what Russia's March 4 presidential elections may mean for Russia's future and for the possible granting of permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) to Russia by the US Congress. He spoke at a Peterson Institute event held March 6, 2012.

China's Global Rise: Implications for the Americas: Introduction and Keynote

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -0400

The Americas Society and the Peterson Institute for International Economics cohosted the launch of the Winter 2012 issue of Americas Quarterly, "China's Global Rise: Implications for the Americas," on February 15, 2012. Christopher Sabatini, Americas Quarterly and Americas Society/Council of the Americas, introduced the event, followed by a keynote address by Thomas F. McLarty, III, President, McLarty Associates.

Debt Relief for Egypt?

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -0400

With the Egyptian government seeking debt relief, and the United States and other major creditor countries actively considering it, Senior Fellows John Williamson and Mohsin S. Khan presented the main conclusions and policy recommendations of their policy brief on the issue at a Peterson Institute event held February 10, 2012.

Italy's Effect on the Global Economy

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Prime Minister Mario Monti of Italy addressed how the economic situation in his country and Europe may affect the world economy. He delivered his remarks at the Peterson Institute on February 9, 2012, during his first visit in office to the United States.