Gary Clyde Hufbauer assesses what Canada and Mexico would seek in any NAFTA renegotiation and what the economic effects of any new labor standards introduced by the United States would be. This interview is part of the Peterson Perspectives Interviews on Current Issues series.
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Topics: Peterson Institute, Peterson Institute for International Economics, Gary Hufbauer, NAFTA
Nicholas R. Lardy assesses the prospects for implementation of the Communist Party leadership's new commitment to increase the economy's reliance on markets.
Topics: Nicholas Lardy, PIIE, Peterson Institute, China, Peterson Institute for International Economics
Adam Posen cautions that as the economy recovers and the banking system stabilizes, the United States still needs to treat several underlying problems to prevent another downturn.
Topics: Peterson institute, Banks, Financial cris.
Michael Mussa, assessing the latest poor job numbers, says that too much immediate fiscal consolidation could make things worse.
Topics: Disappointing Job Growth, unemployement, michael mussa, PIIE, peterson institute, Peterson...
Tamim Bayoumi, International Monetary Fund, presents the findings of his new book, Unfinished Business: The Unexplored Causes of the Financial Crisis and the Lessons Yet to be Learned, on November 2, 2017 at the Peterson Institute. For more information, visit: https://piie.com/events/book-release-unfinished-business
Topics: Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE
Thomas M. Hoenig, vice chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), delivers a speech at the Peterson Institute for International Economics on January 20, 2016, on the policy implications of various strategies for addressing resolvability and resilience of large, interconnected banking firms. For more information, visit: http://www.piie.com/events/event_detail.cfm?EventID=424
Topics: Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE
William R. Cline and Arvind Subramanian assess a new IMF finding on capital controls, concluding that the Fund has shifted over time toward the consensus that controls are sometimes necessary.
Topics: William R. Cline, Arvind Subramanian, IMF, capital controls, PIIE, Peterson Institute, Peterson...
Anders Aslund offers litmus tests for the strength of the new Russian president and comments on inflation and privatization in Ukraine.
Topics: Peterson Institute, Russia, Anders Aslund, Medvedev, Ukraine
Jacob Funk Kirkegaard discusses the implications of Scotlandâs recent announcement that it will likely hold another referendum on its membership in the UK.
Topics: PIIE, Brexit, Scotland, Peterson Institute for International Economics
Marcus Noland discussed the economic situation in the Middle East and presented his findings from his coauthored book The Arab Economies in a Changing World at a meeting held at the InfoShop at the World Bank on November 12, 2007. The tragic events of 9/11 and the subsequent war in Iraq have focused international attention on a nexus of problems involving economic underperformance, problematic internal politics, and externalization of domestic dissent in the Muslim world. In their book, Noland...
Topics: Middle East, Arab, international economics, Noland, Peterson Institute
Jeroen Dijsselbloem, minister of finance of the Netherlands, discusses economic and financial reforms at a PIIE event on April 14, 2016. For more information, visit: http://piie.com/events/event_detail.cfm?EventID=439
Topics: Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE, Jeroen Dijsselbloem
On April 19, the Peterson Institute for International Economics, with the support of the International Monetary Fund, held a memorial service to celebrate Michael Mussaâs intellect, wisdom, wit, and courage. Mussa, one of the most talented international economists of his generation, passed away on January 15, 2012, at the age of 67. More than 20 of Mussaâs friends and former colleagues spoke about their fondest memories of him and his many accomplishments.
Topics: Michael Mussa, Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE
Pierre Moscovici, European commissioner for economic and financial affairs, taxation, and customs, presents the speech âThe European Economy: Ongoing Recovery and Policy Challengesâ at the Peterson Institute for International Economics on April 14, 2016. For more information, visit: http://piie.com/events/event_detail.cfm?EventID=438
Topics: Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE, Pierre Moscovici
William R. Cline discusses his new book showing that the cost of reducing carbon dioxide emissions in line with the 2009 Copenhagen Accord is far from prohibitive.
Topics: William R. Cline, Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE, Carbon Abatement Costs and...
Frederic S. Mishkin, Federal Reserve Board of Governors, presents his views on the implementation of the Federal Reserve’s communications strategy at the Peterson Institute on July 28, 2008.
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Topics: Mishkin, Federal Reserve, Peterson Institute, Institute for International Economics
Leszek Balcerowicz, former Chairman of the National Bank of Poland and former Minister of Finance of Poland, spoke at the Peterson Institute on February 22, 2008 on the topic of the new Polish government’s ability to complete market economic reforms. The event was cosponsored with the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), where Professor Balcerowicz is currently a distinguished fellow. Poland was the pioneer of post-communist economic transformation. In recent years, the success of its...
Topics: Poland, Leszek Balcerowicz, market reform, Peterson Institute, international economics
At a recent CNN town hall debate between Senators Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz, Jacob Funk Kirkegaard questioned the validity of Senator Sandersâ policy proposals to spend like a Scandinavian country while only raising taxes on the wealthiest citizens. In this Peterson Perspectives interview, Kirkegaard discusses Denmarkâs effective tax rate where middle class citizens are taxed nearly 50 percent of their income.
Topics: Denmark, Taxex, Peterson Institute for International Economics, Jacob Kirkegaard
Pier Carlo Padoan, Italyâs minister of economy and finance, discusses the future of the European Union and strategies toward more growth and stability at PIIE on April 14, 2016. For more information, visit: [event url]
Topics: Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE, Pier Carlo Padoan
Dr. Il SaKong presented the new Korean government’s economic agenda at a meeting at the Institute, April 18, 2008. Dr. SaKong, considered the leading economic advisor to Korean President Lee Myung-bak, spoke at the Institute while accompanying the new president on his first visit to the United States since being elected. SaKong is also chairman of the president’s National Competitiveness Council, which is a permanent organization in the president’s office that holds monthly meetings with...
Topics: Il SaKong, Peterson Institute, Korea, Institute for Internationl Economics
The Peterson Institute for International Economics hosted its semiannual Global Economic Prospects session on April 11, 2016. The focus was on assessing prospects for global economic activity, the risks surrounding those prospects, and the implications for economic policy. Senior Fellow Paolo Mauro, an expert on fiscal policy and growth, introduced the main themes and outlined the key sources of risk to the global outlook. Institute President Adam S. Posen presented the forecast for the United...
Topics: growth, economic prospects, Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE
Frederic S. Mishkin, Federal Reserve Board of Governors, takes audience questions on the implementation of the Federal Reserve’s communications strategy at a meeting at the Peterson Institute on July 28, 2008.
Topics: Mishkin, Federal Reserve, Peterson Institute, Institute for International Economics
Marcus Noland says South Koreaâs political crisis not only could have a dampening effect on investment but also leaves open a dangerous power vacuum at a volatile time in its relations with North Korea.
Topics: South Korea, Marcus Noland, Peterson Institute for International Economics
C. Fred Bergsten says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's last official visit to the United States under President Barack Obama opens a unique opportunity to boost economic ties between the two nations.
Topics: Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE, India, United States
Gary Clyde Hufbauer argues that criticism of the ISDS is largely unwarranted, but improvements in its procedures and processes are warranted.
Topics: free trade agreements, PIIE, Peterson Institute for International Economics
Dr. Il SaKong presented the new Korean government’s economic agenda at a meeting at the Institute, April 18, 2008. Dr. SaKong, considered the leading economic advisor to Korean President Lee Myung-bak, spoke at the Institute while accompanying the new president on his first visit to the United States since being elected. SaKong is also chairman of the president’s National Competitiveness Council, which is a permanent organization in the president’s office that holds monthly meetings with...
Topics: Il SaKong, Peterson Institute, Korea, Institute for Internationl Economics
Anders Ãslund presented the findings of his latest Institute book, How Ukraine Became a Market Economy and Democracy, at a meeting on March 5, 2009. Former US Ambassador to Ukraine and Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution Steven Pifer and International Monetary Fund Mission Chief to Ukraine Ceyla Pazarbasioglu led the discussion following Ãslundâs presentation.
Topics: Ukraine, transition economies, democracy, Anders Aslund, Peterson Institute, Institute for...
Marcus Noland discusses the regional and international implications of North Koreaâs latest nuclear test, which he says represents a worrisome escalation.
Topics: North Korea, Nuclear, Marcus Noland, Peterson Institute for International Economics
North Korean Refugees spoke at a Peterson Institute meeting April 30, 2008, to release two new papers written with collaborators based on a pathbreaking survey of more than 1,300 North Korean refugees in China. Three North Korean refugees also spoke at the event.
Topics: Peterson Institute, Institute for International Economics, Korea, North Korea, refugees
The Peterson Institute for International Economics and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany jointly hosted the Honorable W. Michael Blumenthal, former US Secretary of the Treasury, for the release of his memoir, From Exile to Washington: A Memoir of Leadership in the Twentieth Century, on October 21, 2013. Stuart E. Eizenstat of Covington & Burling LLP provided commentary. Secretary Blumenthal's memoir blends a compelling personal narrative with some of the major events in the...
Topics: Michael Blumenthal, Stuart Eizenstat, Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE
Senior Fellow Morris Goldstein presented his diagnosis of the global financial crisis and his 10-point program for financial regulatory reform for responding to it at a Peterson Institute event held October 7, 2008. C. Fred Bergsten, William R. Cline, Simon Johnson, Michael Mussa, and Adam S. Posen joined Goldstein in a panel discussion.
Topics: financial crisis, Morris Goldstein, Peterson Institute, Institute for International Economics
Simon Johnson, senior fellow, sees more rough weather, a recession that could last years, and more need for urgent action by the United States and its global partners.
Topics: financial crisis, Simon Johnson, Peterson Institute, Institute for International Economics
Nathan Sheets, US Treasury Under Secretary for International Affairs, provides his perspective on the global economy at an event held February 19, 2015, at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. For more information, visit: http://www.piie.com/events/event_detail.cfm?EventID=374
Topics: Nathan Sheets, global economy, Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE
Adam S. Posen, Deputy Director and Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, assesses the latest steps by the Federal Reserve and the US Treasury to counter the contagion in financial markets and the widespread concern about the future of American financial leadership in the world.
Topics: Peterson Institute, International Economics, Adam Posen, financial crisis, financial market
Nicolas Véron says that because of recent actions by Greece and the European Central Bank, the threat of a breakdown has lifted at least temporarily. Tomorrow: Europe's efforts to achieve a banking union are still a work in progress.
Topics: Euro, Greece, Nicolas Veron, Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE
Senior Fellows Michael Mussa, Morris Goldstein, and Arvind Subramanian discussed the international economic outlook for the rest of 2008 and for 2009 at the Institute's thirteenth semiannual Global Economic Prospects meeting held April 3, 2008.
Topics: Arvind Subramanian, Peterson Institute, World economy, Global economy, Economic forecast
Senior Fellows Michael Mussa, Morris Goldstein, and Arvind Subramanian discussed the international economic outlook for the rest of 2008 and for 2009 at the Institute's thirteenth semiannual Global Economic Prospects meeting held April 3, 2008.
Topics: Panel Discussion, Peterson Institute, World economy, Global economy, Economic forecast
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Greece, Evangelos Venizelos, takes audience questions following his speech, "The Greek Debt Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities," at the Peterson Institute for International Economics on July 25, 2011. His presentation at the Institute was his only public appearance during his visit to Washington to meet with top IMF and US officials to discuss the Greek reform program and financing for it.
Topics: Greece, Evangelos Venizelos, debt, Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Greece, Evangelos Venizelos, delivers a speech entitled "The Greek Debt Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities" at the Peterson Institute for International Economics on July 25, 2011. His presentation at the Institute was his only public appearance during his visit to Washington to meet with top IMF and US officials to discuss the Greek reform program and financing for it.
Topics: Greece, Evangelos Venizelos, debt, Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE
Richard Pipes, Harvard University, speaks at the Peterson Institute, November 19, 2007, to discuss the new book, Russia's Capitalist Revolution, written by Peterson Institute senior fellow Anders Aslund. Other speakers at the event were Andrei N. Illarionov, former economic adviser to President Putin, and Anders Aslund.
Topics: Richard Pipes, Peterson Institute, Russia, capitalism, market reform, economics, Aslund
Listen to events held at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, DC. The Peterson Institute is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution devoted to the study of international economic policy. Since 1981 the Institute has provided timely and objective analysis of, and concrete solutions to, a wide range of international economic problems. It is one of the very few economics think tanks that are widely regarded as "nonpartisan" by the press and...
Topics: economics, international economics, Peterson Institute, trade, trade policy, Fred Bergsten
Senior Fellows Michael Mussa, Morris Goldstein, and Arvind Subramanian discussed the international economic outlook for the rest of 2008 and for 2009 at the Institute's thirteenth semiannual Global Economic Prospects meeting held April 3, 2008
Topics: Michael Mussa, Peterson Institute, World economy, Global economy, Economic forecast
Anders Aslund, author of "Russia's Capitalist Revolution," argues that the Russian economy has been jolted by problems following its invasion of Georgia in August, 2008, and that the West can exploit these difficulties as it tries to modify Russian behavior.
Topics: Russia, Georgia, Anders Aslund, Peterson Institute, Peterson Perspectives, economics, international
C. Randall Henning assesses the slow birth of a potential new financial cooperative led by China, Japan, South Korea, and the growing economies of Southeast Asia, but they are struggling to define themselves and their mission.
Topics: monetary policy, Asia, Henning, Peterson Institute, Institute for International Economics
Senior Fellows Michael Mussa, Morris Goldstein, and Arvind Subramanian discussed the international economic outlook for the rest of 2008 and for 2009 at the Institute's thirteenth semiannual Global Economic Prospects meeting held April 3, 2008.
Topics: Morris Goldstein, Peterson Institute, World economy, Global economy, Economic forecast
Carlos Marcio Cozendey, Brazil's deputy minister of finance and G-20 sherpa, discusses Brazil and its role in the global economy on April 14, 2014, at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. For more information, visit: http://www.piie.com/events/event_detail.cfm?EventID=322
Topics: Brazil, Carlos Marcio Cozendey, Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE
Edwin Truman and Joseph Gagnon , PIIE senior fellows and former Fed officials, discussed the economic ramifications and the reasoning behind the Fed’s decision to not raise interest rates.
Topics: PIIE, Joseph Gagnon, Edwin Truman, Peterson Institute for international economics
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Greece, Evangelos Venizelos, delivered a speech entitled "The Greek Debt Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities" at the Peterson Institute for International Economics on July 25, 2011. His presentation at the Institute was his only public appearance during his visit to Washington to meet with top IMF and US officials to discuss the Greek reform program and financing for it.
Topics: Greece, Evangelos Venizelos, debt, Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE
The Peterson Institute released its new book, The Great Tradeoff: Confronting Moral Conflicts in the Era of Globalization, on January 7, 2016. Author Steven R. Weisman, the Instituteâs vice president for publications and communications, presented his analysis on the moral dilemmas facing a globalized and economically intertwined world. American Enterprise Institute (AEI) President Arthur C. Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI); Steven Rattner, former counselor to the...
Topics: globalization, morality, ethics, Steve Weisman, Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE
Arvind Subramanian analyzes the factors behind Indiaâs decelerating growth, saying that the failure to reform the governmentâs stranglehold of the economy diminishes prospects in the future. Tune in next week for another interview with Subramanian on the Strategic Economic Dialogue between the United States and India.
Topics: India, economic growth, Arvind Subramanian, Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE
Arvind Subramanian presents the findings of his latest book published by the Peterson Institute, Eclipse: Living in the Shadow of China's Economic Dominance, on September 23, 2011 at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.
Topics: China, world economy, economic dominance, Peterson Institute for International Economics, PIIE
