My interview with Refinery29

Rather than repeat myself on my blog, I suggest reading my interview with Refinery29 for my thoughts on the crashing Chinese stock market which has been the topic du jour.  Hope it clarifies the situation for those who are confused by the sensationalist news reports....

China and the BRICS

My ten day tour to Brazil this time around featured five speeches and four media interviews.  Most of the Brazilians in attendance were eager to know how they could work with China and what they could gain from being associated with the BRICS.  Below are links to some...

Asia the Next Financial Center?

My friend Richard Murphy posed this question to me.  He quotes me at the end of his piece, but in short, I do not think New York and London will be that easily displaced.   People around the world are addicted to making a quick buck which can be anathema to economic...

Money and Currency

China’s shadow banking system has been a topic of much discussion recently.  The World Policy Journal has asked me to weigh in on the issue which can be found in the Summer 2014 issue: http://www.worldpolicy.org/big-question-money-currency

Exciting News in Florence

This week I was invited to speak to global young leaders at the palatial Villa La Pietra in Florence, Italy.   Not only did I meet the policymakers of Italy, but also those from Brazil, Russia, Israel, Greece, and others.   The meetings came from the initiative of the...