Global Financial Warriors
John Taylor talked about his book, Global Financial Warriors: The Untold Story of International Finance in the Post-9/11 World, published by… read more
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. close
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