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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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Prospects for a US-European Trade Deal: Part II
February 14, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Jeffrey J. Schott says that a transatlantic trade accord as proposed by President Obama could increase trade by as much as $50 billion to $100 billion.

Budget Outlook after the State of the Union: Part II
February 14, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
David J. Stockton says that if the budget sequester occurs on schedule, it could lower economic growth this year by three quarters of a percent and possibly increase unemployment.

Prospects for a US-European Trade Deal: Part I
February 13, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Jeffrey J. Schott says the two sides could use existing trade agreements as a template and complete negotiations in two years.

Budget Outlook after the State of the Union: Part I
February 13, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
David J. Stockton says the United States should seek more than the $1.5 trillion in new budget savings proposed by President Obama in order to stabilize its debt.

Is the World on a Binge of Devaluation? Part II
February 8, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Joseph E. Gagnon and William R. Cline says that judging by the past several years, the dangers of currency manipulation are not widespread at the moment.

Is the World on a Binge of Devaluation? Part I
February 7, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Joseph E. Gagnon and William R. Cline discuss the criteria for judging currency activities by the United States, China, Japan, Switzerland, and others.

More Rough Weather in Russia?
January 22, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Anders Åslund assesses the dangers facing Russia's buoyant economy posed by growing state control and the crackdown on corruption.

A Trillion Dollar Platinum Solution to the Debt Ceiling?
January 10, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Joseph E. Gagnon says the far-out idea of the US Treasury minting a $1 trillion platinum coin to avert a debt ceiling crisis is not as absurd as it seems.

Should the United Kingdom Leave the European Union?
January 10, 2013 | Transcript [pdf]
Adam S. Posen argues that a British vote to opt out of the European Union would be a "lose-lose" for both sides of the English Channel.

A New Direction for Japan? Part I
December 31, 2012 | Transcript [pdf]
Adam S. Posen says that with the Liberal Democratic Party's return to power, Japan may embark on a program of monetary stimulus that could reverse its deflation and stagnation. Part II: how economic policy is affected by Japan's concerns over China.