The most recent programs for the International Monetary Fund Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=986 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 12:06:15 GMT Christine Lagarde talked about the state of the global economy. She said the IMF (International Monetary Fund) would likely forecast an overall downward economic trend globally, despite recent positive actions by central banks to provide some stimulus. She further said that "uncertainty" was one of the main drags on the global economy. She did, however, praise central banks, including the Federal Reserve, for recent efforts to improve economic growth through monetary policy. She responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308361-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308361-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND 2012 Annual Meeting News conference wrapping up the IMF /World Bank meeting Press Briefing: Tharman Shanmugaratnam , International Monetary and Financial Committee, Chairman and Singapore Finance Minister IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde 1:30 - 2:15p IMF 1900 Pennsylvania Ave NW For more info: www.imf.org www.imf http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305583-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305583-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Christine LaGarde spoke about the International Monetary Fund agenda. In her speech she said the U.S. can move more slowly than its European counterparts toward deficit reduction but warned that long term costs of entitlement programs would have to be dealt with. She also called the latest efforts to contain the financial crisis in Europe "promising." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305284-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305284-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Blustein talked about his book [And the Money Kept Rolling In (and Out): Wall Street, the IMF, and the Bankrupting of Argentina], published by PublicAffairs. The book described the economic collapse of Argentina in 2001. The author contended that in the late 1990s Argentina employed new policies that were in keeping with the ideologies of the International Monetary Fund, Wall Street financial institutions, and the World Bank. When Argentina failed to successfully implement these policies, the result was a complete collapse of not only the economic infrastructure but the government as well, leaving millions in financial ruin. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185857-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185857-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Christine Lagarde spoke at a news conference ahead of the World Bank-International Monetary Fund annual meeting. She said the current economic situation was entering a "dangerous phase," and that growth has slowed down. She also stated that emerging markets were still not doing enough to boost domestic markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301706-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301706-2 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The new managing director and chair of the International Monetary Fund gave her first official news conference since taking the job. She most recently served as the finance minister of France. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300352-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300352-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT International Monetary Fund and World Bank held their annual meetings in Washington, D.C. on October 9-10, 2010. IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn and IMF Finance Committee Chair Youssef Boutros-Ghali held a news conference after the meetings were over. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295915-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295915-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Arvind Subramanian talked about the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) decision to offer Greece $39 billion in aid over three years. Topics included the implications of what happens if the country fails to pay it back and implications for the U.S., the largest shareholder in the IMF. Mr. Subramanian also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293441-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293441-6 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dominique Strauss-Kahn spoke on new flexible lending programs and other efforts the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will use to help low-income countries through the deepest post-war recession. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285317-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285317-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT A portion of the BBC newscast Newsnight. This section focused on the G-20 Economic Summit that met in London on April 1-2, 2009. The broadcast presented the goals of numerous countries, the core of the final communique agreed to by the G-20, and interviews with experts in the field of international finance. Peter Mandelson and George Soros talked about the future impact of the communique on the global economy. President Lula talked about the role of developing states in the G-20 and international finance system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285058-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285058-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Schatz talked about the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the global economy, the upcoming discussion at the G20, and calls by other member countries for more power within the IMF. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Christina Bellantoni appeared at the beginning of the program and talked about President Obama's upcoming trip to Europe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284982-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284982-5 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dominique Strauss-Kahn spoke to the press and answered questions at the International Monetary Fund headquarters about the upcoming annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281691-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281691-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mark Plant talked about a new report by the IMF on rising food and fuel prices, especially how it impacts the ability of countries to not only to feed their people but to also provide economic stability. The task force report also looks at how world-funding groups like the IMF are affected by rising prices. Mr. Plant also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205735-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205735-3 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT John Taylor talked about his book, [Global Financial Warriors: The Untold Story of International Finance in the Post-9/11 World], published by W. W. Norton. As Undersecretary of the Treasury for International Affairs from 2001 to 2005, Mr. Taylor was involved in international finance and International Monetary Fund reform efforts. He talked about the debt-cancellation program at the World Bank, reconstruction and global economic development efforts such as the financial reconstruction of Afghanistan, efforts to freeze the assets of international terrorists, creating a new currency in Iraq, and U.S. efforts to head off incipient financial crises in the world economy. After his remarks, he was joined in discussion by Alastair McKechnie and Faryar Shirzad, moderated by Mr. Davis. They answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196132-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196132-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. de Rato talked about the future of the International Monetary Fund and its role in emerging markets and low-income countries. Topics included the upcoming meeting in Singapore, growth in sub-Saharan Africa, global environmental change, and macroeconomic policies. After his speech he responded to audience members' questions. The program begins abruptly and is missing approximately two minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194133-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194133-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. de Rato talked with reporters about the IMF Spring Meetings on the challenges facing the global economy. Topics included the latest paper on IMF's Medium-Term Strategy, world economic growth, the risk of continued high oil prices, and global trade imbalances. Mr. de Rato and Ms. Krueger answered reporters' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192141-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192141-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Rajan Raghuram spoke to reporters about global economic forecasts and a report by the International Monetary Fund on the world economic outlook. Among the topics he addressed were fluctuations in international oil market prices, the impact of deficit spending on economic markets, and responses to globalization. He also answered questions from reporters in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192113-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192113-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Various scenes of protestors demonstrating against the World Bank and International Monetary Fund meeting, as well as their interaction with police was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172977-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172977-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Dawson talked with reporters about the 56th annual International Monetary Fund and World Bank meeting to be held in Washington, DC September 29-30. He answered questions from members of the media about possible protest demonstrations and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165664-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165664-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT District of Columbia officials updated reporters on the city's preparations for the September 29-30 meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. They responded to questions from members of the media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165666-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165666-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Members of activist organizations spoke to reporters about plans to protest a fall meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Among the topics they addressed were recent demonstrations in Genoa, Italy, police control and regulation of demonstrations, and the decision by officials to shorten the meeting to avoid extensive demonstration. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165612-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT A coalition of national environmental, labor, religious and social justice groups held a rally calling on Congress and the International Monetary Fund to cancel debts of the world's poorest countries. Between some of the speeches musicians entertained the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156469-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156469-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Brown discussed the federal budget negotiations, the possible entrance of China into the World Trade Organization, and requests for the International Monetary Fund to help pay off the debts of poor nations. He responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153688-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153688-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified regarding lessons learned from the Asian economic crisis and the actions of the International Monetary Fund in resolving the crisis. They focused on the need for countries to have a strong economic policy, and private sector coordination. They also recommended that the IMF institute better surveillance of countries banking practices, and enforce more comprehensive bankruptcy laws. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153395-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153395-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Dawson talked about the possibility of the International Monetary Fund forgiving the debt of some of the poorest nations of the world. This debt relief would help the economic development of these countries. He also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152462-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152462-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the world economy and the need to build programs for debt relief for developing nations. They spoke about the conditions in several developing countries and said that international development should focus on building locally controlled economies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152414-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152414-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The witnesses testified the IMF needs to be reformed from its present condition, and urged the U.S. not to release money to that organization until reforms have been made. They suggested banking regulations, such as reserve requirements and the limitation of government assistance, would help the IMF to stabalize. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/113042-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/113042-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Rubin spoke to reporters about the upcoming meeting of members from the International Monetary Fund. He focused on the meetings objectives to address economic problems around the globe, and to build the financial architecture of the twenty-first century. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/112725-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/112725-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Camdessus, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), examined the IMF's role in the economic transition of Eastern Europe and the rapid change in the overall global economy. Founded in 1945, the purpose of the IMF is to help reduce the negative economic effects of crises and conflicts, and assist countries during economic transitions. Mr. Camdessus described the IMF as "an international organization of 154 member countries working together to find common solutions to economic problems. There must always be a cooperative solution to any global problem. That is far better than a go-it- alone approach." The most important function of the IMF "is to give confidence to members that some policies work, and trigger extended support." IMF, the sister organization to the World Bank, is the main conditional lender in the world. Loans are based on member countries compliance with economic advice. The most recent counsel the IMF has given the United States is to cut trade deficits, reduce the national budget deficit, and encourage savings. Mr. Camdessus ended his remarks by describing the seven most important global economic problems of today. The first IMF director to address the press club, Mr. Camdessus has held the directorship for four years. Prior to the IMF, he was the governor of the Bank of France and the director of the French Treasury. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15677-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15677-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7365-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7365-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The discussion covers the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement that was approved by the Canadian Senate, amid controversy, on December 30, 1988. The agreement went into effect January 1, 1989. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5579-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5579-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4554-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4554-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4549-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4549-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Martin Tolchin, a correspondent for the [New York Times] magazine, answered host and audience questions on the role of foreign investment in the United States. Mr. Tolchin talked about the increasing impact of those foreign investors on the American political process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/219-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/219-1 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT