Asian Financial Crisis

Michel Camdessus, International Monetary Fund, National Director, spoke about the International Monetary Fund response to the Asian… read more

Michel Camdessus, International Monetary Fund, National Director, spoke about the International Monetary Fund response to the Asian financial crisis and how the markets there are responding. He said that the International Monetary Fund must receive additional funds from the U.S. to respond to new crises and warned that private investors must take a larger role in forecasting such events. He also outlined some ways to prevent other such financial problems, such as more publicized information and strengthening domestic financial systems. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience. close

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Asian Financial Crisis

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Program ID:
103289-1
Category:
National Press Club
Format:
National Press Club Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 02, 1998 | 1:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Apr 06, 1998 | 9:27am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Apr 02, 1998 | 1:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 04, 1998 | 1:12am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 06, 1998 | 9:27am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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