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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.

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Stormy Weather After US-China Summit
June 18, 2013
Nicholas Borst explains that pledges between Presidents Obama and Xi to cooperate have been undercut by recriminations over cyber espionage.

New Dangers of a Debt Ceiling Confrontation
June 11, 2013
Simon Johnson says the economy is growing but that another debt ceiling battle later in 2013 would disrupt the progress.

Lingering Prospects for US Financial Reform
June 10, 2013
Simon Johnson says that despite a push back from the financial industry, Congress is taking a close look at increasing capital requirements for banks.

Market Volatility in Japan: A Verdict on Abenomics?
June 7, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Adam S. Posen says the market turmoil in Japan may actually be a sign that Prime Minister Abe's economic policies are working.

A New US-China Relationship? Part II
May 30, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Nicholas R. Lardy says the Chinese leadership's stated intention to liberalize the domestic economy could portend important changes sought by the United States.

A New US-China Relationship? Part I
May 29, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Nicholas R. Lardy assesses the outlook for the Obama–Xi Jinping Summit in California on June 6-7.

Are Tax Avoidance 'Havens' a Bad Thing? Part I
May 24, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Nicolas Véron explains why low-tax havens in Europe like Ireland and Luxembourg are a legitimate business model and will be hard to suppress.

Are Tax Avoidance 'Havens' a Bad Thing? Part II
May 24, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Nicolas Véron says Europe has taken a step forward in requiring European banks to exchange information to crack down on tax evasion.

A Misguided Fix on Solar Panels?
May 21, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
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.