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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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Elections in Greece, Part II: Will Greeks Also Say 'No' to the Euro Area?
May 8, 2012 | Transcript [pdf]
Jacob Funk Kirkegaard says that if Greeks confront the consequences of leaving the euro area, they will very likely balk and accept their bailout terms.

Toward a European Fiscal Union, Part II
May 7, 2012 | Transcript [pdf]
C. Randall Henning explains why Spain illustrates the shortcomings and opportunities for resolving the European economic and financial crisis.

Elections in France: Major Shifts Unlikely
May 7, 2012 | Transcript [pdf]
Nicolas Véron argues that François Hollande has no plans and no mandate to shift policies dramatically toward austerity, Germany, or Europe.

Elections in Greece, Part I: Greek Voters Say 'No' to Their Bailout
May 7, 2012 | Transcript [pdf]
Jacob Funk Kirkegaard suggests that after the principal Greek parties fail to form a governing coalition, new elections will be needed to clear the air.

Toward a European Fiscal Union, Part I
May 4, 2012 | Transcript [pdf]
C. Randall Henning illuminates the lessons that Europe can learn from the United States in forming a unified fiscal and banking governance.

US-China II: Limited Progress
May 3, 2012 | Transcript [pdf]
Nicholas R. Lardy says that with leadership changes in the offing in Beijing and Washington, the two sides will be satisfied with incremental gains.

Ominous Job Trends in the US Economy
May 3, 2012 | Transcript [pdf]
Howard F. Rosen discusses his latest research showing that jobs being added in the United States pay less on average than the jobs lost in the Great Recession.

US-China I: Will A Dissident's Escape Disrupt It?
May 2, 2012 | Transcript [pdf]
Nicholas R. Lardy says that China and the Obama Administration seem successful in trying to prevent a blowup over Chen Guangcheng.

How Imminent is the US Budget and Debt Crisis?
April 24, 2012 | Transcript [pdf]
Simon Johnson discusses the reaction to his call for a 20-year program of fiscal consolidation outlined in his book White House Burning.

A Move to the Left for France?
April 24, 2012 | Transcript [pdf]
Nicolas Véron says that no matter who wins the runoff for president of France, neither Sarkozy nor Holland will have a mandate for reform.