Yanquis in Havana
Cuba has been out of bounds for American tourists for more than 50 years. But with the US recently restoring diplomatic relations, some say it's just a matter of time before the floodgate opens to a w...
23 Syys 20158min
Sub-Saharan Africa Getting a Grip on Inflation
Inflation can determine a currency's purchasing power as high inflation means rising prices. But what drives inflation differs from region to region. In this podcast we talk with Oral Williams, IMF Mi...
10 Syys 20157min
The Future of Asian Finance
Asia fared well throughout the global financial crisis and has since become one of the strongest economic regions in the world. But with the global economy such as it is, a new book published by the I...
2 Syys 20157min
Most Unequal on Earth
While the gap between rich and poor is widest in Latin America, research led by Nora Lustig shows it's the only region in the world where the gap is actually narrowing. But in this podcast, Lustig adm...
27 Elo 201511min
Painting a Better Picture of Poverty
Poverty can mean different things in different countries. The creator of the "Multidimensional Poverty Index" explains how the measure is designed to expand policymakers' understanding of poverty bey...
20 Elo 20155min
Domestic Reforms to Expand Trade
World trade has slowed in the past decade. Professor Douglas Irwin says countries need to shift from focusing on trade barriers at borders, to domestic reforms that would help entrepreneurs get their ...
13 Elo 20156min
Russia Feeling The Pinch of Cheaper Oil, Sanctions
Russia is now likely in recession with GDP growth expected to decline 3.4 percent this year, says the IMF in its annual economic assessment. Mission Chief Ernesto Ramirez Rigo, explains how Russia's e...
6 Elo 20158min
Building Up India's Infrastructure Capacity
India has invested nearly half a trillion dollars in its infrastructure over the last decade, but finding the funding for mega-projects is only half the challenge. The head of one of the country's le...
23 Heinä 20155min
