Global Cities
“Open Cities, Closed Borders: A Response to Globalization” was the opening plenary session from the annual Chicago Forum on Global Cities. Panelists talked about the role of cities and globa…
481 views“Open Cities, Closed Borders: A Response to Globalization” was the opening plenary session from the annual Chicago Forum on Global Cities. Panelists talked about the role of cities and globa…
481 viewsPanelists discussed world urbanization and how cities are dealing with politics, the economy, violence, innovation, and climate change. Gillian Tett moderated. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel mad…
425 viewsFormer Governor Lincoln Chafee (D-RI) announced his intention to seek the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination. He then spoke about his priorities as president should he be elected, focus…
3,482 viewsGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the future of Europe with students at the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin. The event was co-hosted by the Financial Times and the Broader Euro…
164 viewsLawrence Summers and international banking officials spoke about the global economy, debt and international trade policies. They also responded to questions from the audience.
155 viewsParticipants spoke about business innovation, investment and international open markets. Among the issues they addressed were entrepreneurship in various regions overseas, integrating new te…
231 viewsTreasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Representative Henry Waxman (D-CA) participated in an economic conference hosted by the Financial Times and the Bartelsmann Foundation. Secretary Geithner…
266 viewsFrench Finance Minister Lagarde spoke about the impact of U.S. debt on the world economy and France’s economic situation. She also responded to questions from the audience.
154 viewsFormer White House Budget Director Peter Orszag and Daniel Tarullo, member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, talked about global economic growth and inflation. They also talked abou…
276 viewsGene Sperling talked about the president’s debt and deficit reduction plan, and the upcoming debate over the debt limit.
131 viewsFinancial Times columnist John Autherstakes a look at global financial bubbles and argues that they can be avoided. He spoke at theNew York Citybureau ofFinancial Times.
239 viewsGillian Tett talked about her book Fool’s Gold: How the Bold Dream of a Small Tribe at J.P. Morgan Was Corrupted by Wall Street Greed and Unleashed a Catastrophe (Free Press; May 12, 2009). …
1,575 viewsGeorgetown University and the Financial Times hosted a discussion on the global economy. Chrystia Freeland moderated the panel which focused on the economic impact of financial market turmoi…
406 viewsFollowing an editorial meeting concerning the current issue of the Financial Times, editor Richard Lambert spoke about the daily operation of the Times and its importance in Great Britain.
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