PIIE Experts in the News

Gary Hufbauer on NPR: A New Bubble for China?

NPR's Jim Zarroli interviews PIIE expert Gary Hufbauer about China's economic stimulus. Hufbauer finds it plausible that increases in China's manufacturing sector have the potential to led to a new bubble.

Nicholas Lardy on Marketplace Radio: What the US wants from China

Nicholas Lardy tells Marketplace Radio that China is the first globally-significant economy to begin growing again and that Obama is likely to raise the currency issue during his trip.

Washington Post: C. Fred Bergsten Article a Must Read

The Washington Post recommends C. Fred Bergsten's article on the declining dollar as a "must read."

Read the article: "The Dollar and the Deficits: How Washington Can Prevent the Next Crisis"

Nightly Business Report: Johnson on the G-20

Simon Johnson explains why he does not have high hopes for the Pittsburgh G-20 summit.

Upcoming: Bergsten to Discuss US Trade and Protectionism on Diane Rehm, Sept. 16 @ 10 AM

C. Fred Bergsten, coauthor of China's Rise, will address the issue of US tariffs against Chinese tires, implications of rising protectionism and what it all means for US-China relations and global economic recovery. Check local listings.

C. Fred Bergsten on Worldfocus: Falling Dollar Could Dampen Chinese Investment

The US budget deficit is increasing and could reach $9 trillion over the next 10 years, $2 trillion more than previously estimated. In this interview with Martin Savidge, C. Fred Bergsten, the director of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, discusses the possibility of a fall in the value of the dollar and how a falling dollar might impact Chinese investment.

Bloomberg: Posen Says Europeans May Be First to Raise Rates

Adam S. Posen, who joins the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee next month, says central banks in Europe may be the first to raise interest rates if economic growth is sustained in this interview on Bloomberg.

Bloomberg: Adam Posen on GDP, Jobs, and the New Normal

Adam S. Posen predicts a slower growth rate than before the financial crisis, 2-2.5 percent compared to 3.5 percent a few years ago.

American Public Media: Hufbauer Talks Protectionism on Marketplace

Gary Hufbauer explains to Marketplace Radio's Alisa Roth that the negative symbolism associated with Buy America generally outweighs its impact on trade with Canada and Mexico. However, it can be an impediment to reaping benefits from the stimulus package.

Bloomberg: Schott Previews North American Summit, Expects Few Headlines to Emerge

Jeffrey Schott laid out his expectations for the North American Summit for Bloomberg's Margaret Brennan, saying he did not expect any major headlines to come out of the talks. Schott believes the primary focus will be on the economic crisis but groundwork will be done for future, more in-depth discussions on the H1N1 flu, economic integration, climate change, and border issues.

Worldfocus: Lardy Assesses US-China Strategic Economic Dialogue

Nicholas Lardy recaps the US-China Strategic Economic Dialogue with Worldfocus' Martin Savidge.

C-SPAN: Hufbauer Discusses US-China Relations on Washington Journal

Gary Hufbauer joined C-SPAN's Washington Journal to discuss President Obama's July 28 speech presented at the US-China Strategic Economic Dialogue, the US-China relations, US debt owed to China and human rights issues.

NPR: Lardy Previews US-China Strategic Economic Dialogue on

Nicholas Lardy spoke with NPR's Tom Gjelten about what to expect from the US-China Strategic Economic Dialogue held July 27-28.

Reuters: NEC Director Lawrence Summers Speaking on Rescuing and Rebuilding the US Economy

Reuters coverage of National Economic Council Director Lawrence Summers' July 17 speech at PIIE.

Fox Business: Lardy on What's at Stake for US and China in Strategic Economic Dialogue

Nicholas Lardy on Opening Bell with Alexis Glick outlines the US and China's goals for the Strategic Economic Dialogue.

Bloomberg: Hufbauer Says Clinton to Focus on Climate in China Talks

Gary Hufbauer speaks with Bloomberg's Bernard Lo about Sec. of State Hillary Clinton and Treasury Sec. Timothy Geithner's meeting with Chinese officials in Washington to discuss economic and foreign policy issues. He also addresses the US's moves to push China to allow the yuan to appreciate, and US-Japan relations.

Bloomberg: Posen On Obama's Financial Regulation Proposal

Adam Posen talks with Bloomberg's Mark Crumpton about the outlook for the Obama Administration's financial regulation proposal. Posen says the Administration's proposal doesn't go far enough and the US needs "dumb" financial regulation.

PIIE Deputy Director Adam S. Posen Testifies before UK Treasury Committee

View PIIE Deputy Director Adam S. Posen's testimony before a hearing of the UK Treasury Committee on his appointment as External Member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee. See also his written answers [pdf] to the Treasury Committee's questionnaire.

Bergsten on PBS' Nightly Business Report: Preview of the G-8

C. Fred Bergsten discusses what to expect from the G-8 on key issues to be raised at the July 8-10 summit, including protectionist threats, climate change, and the global economic crisis with NBR's Susie Gharib.

Noland on FOXBusiness.com: Are Sanctions in North Korea Effective?

North Korea expert Marcus Noland addresses the seriousness of North Korea's latest missile tests, why new UN sanctions in the financial sector may prove more effective than trade sanctions, and what to expect from a possible successor to Kim Jong-il.

Marcus Noland is the author of the forthcoming book Exploiting Refugee Insights into North Korea .