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Institute research staff offer their analyses of current economic and political events in these brief interviews. 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.

Most recent interviews

A Misguided Fix on Solar Panels?
May 21, 2013
Gary Clyde Hufbauer says that a reported US-EU-China accord to raise prices of solar panels will harm consumers and the solar energy industry.

Can Azevedo Rescue the WTO? Part II
May 10, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Gary Clyde Hufbauer says countries that don't want to be left behind by a transpacific or transatlantic trade accord may spur global trade talks.

Can Azevedo Rescue the WTO? Part I
May 9, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Gary Clyde Hufbauer assesses the prospects for reviving global trade talks with the installation of the new WTO director-general Roberto Carvalho de Azevedo.

A Korea-US Summit: Tensions and Opportunities: Part II
May 7, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Marcus Noland explains why South Korean President Park is an inspirational and divisive figure at home, but that US-Korea economic ties are healthy now.

A Korea-US Summit: Tensions and Opportunities: Part I
May 6, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Marcus Noland outlines the agenda for Presidents Obama and Park on nuclear issues and dangers posed by North Korea.

Malaise and Paralysis in France?
May 1, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Nicolas Véron says Franco-German ties are suffering as the French grow sullen over their increasingly challenging economic travails.

Is Austerity Being Reconsidered in Europe?
May 1, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Angel Ubide says the tough austerity programs adopted by Spain and Italy are being revised, but only on the margins.

Elusive Consensus at IMF Spring Meetings: Part II
April 26, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Douglas A. Rediker says the role of central banks in Europe, Japan and the US were a focus of intense discussion at the IMF–World Bank meetings.

Reinhart, Rogoff, Research, and Replication
April 25, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Arvind Subramanian says the flap over the Reinhart-Rogoff conclusions on debt and growth underscores the need for rigorous replication of economic research before it is published.

Elusive Consensus at IMF Spring Meetings: Part I
April 25, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Douglas A. Rediker says the debates over growth vs. austerity at the annual IMF–World Bank meetings were lively but inconclusive.