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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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April 26, 2011
Budget, Debt, and Deficits
Altman: Solving the U.S. Debt Crisis
Roger Altman, Founder and Chairman of Evercore Partners and former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, discusses the prospects for solving the U.S. debt and deficit with John Bussey, Washington Bu…
April 13, 2011
Development
Municipal Debt: Global Economic Implications and Policy Options
Former New York Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch discusses the potential global economic implications of U.S. municipal debt.
July 26, 2011
International Organizations
Charting the IMF’s Role Amid U.S. and Eurozone Debt Concerns
Christine Lagarde, the newly appointed Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, discusses the IMF’s changing role amid growing concerns over U.S. and Eurozone debt with Tom Glocer, Chief…
January 7, 2022
Olympics
Are the Olympics Worth the Cost?
The Olympics cost host countries billions of dollars. With concerns growing over displacement, debt, and now the COVID-19 pandemic, countries are questioning whether to host the big event.
October 2, 2013
United States
U.S. Government Shutdown: Three Things to Know
A short U.S. government shutdown will likely have a limited effect on the economy but will be followed by a protracted debate over increasing the debt limit, which may result in the government’s defa…