This week the Federal Reserve is set to decide whether or not to raise interest rates. If it doesn't happen in September, the likelihood remains high that they will rise in December or early 2016. Following the previous week's podcast on the potential effects of an interest rate increase, this episode continues with a discussion of the effects on emerging markets, domestic markets in the U.S.
Are Emerging Markets Headed for a Major Crisis?
From Balance of Payments to Balance of Power
The Early Years of the Group of Seven
German Economics & Syriza's Dismal Options
Building on the previous podcast's discussion of Greece and Europe's crisis, this episode examines German economic orthodoxy, known as Ordoliberalism, and the effects this has on German policy and strategy, as well as that of the European Central Bank. In addition, this episode examines the context of Syriza's decision to capitulate to Germany and the Troika in negotiations over a third bailout. What are Syriza's options to get out of this mess?
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The Institutions of Global Governance