Category Archives: Video

Interview: Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti

Posted on December 11, 2011 by macromon

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Posted in Black Swan Watch, Euro, Sovereign Debt, Sovereign Risk, Video | Tagged European Sovereign Debt Crisis, Italy, Mario Monti | 1 Comment

The Cult of Putin

Posted on November 27, 2011 by macromon

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Posted in BRICs, General Interest, Politics, Video | Tagged Putin, Russia | Leave a comment

This looks good. In theaters today. As the face of law enforcement in America for almost fifty years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his … Continue reading →

Posted in General Interest, Video | Tagged J. Edgar | 1 Comment

Niall Ferguson: The 6 killer apps of prosperity

Posted on November 4, 2011 by macromon

This is good stuff. Make time to listen to the 20 minute lecture. “Today the average Korean works 1,000 hours more a year than the average German.” (click here if video is not observable)

Posted in Economics, General Interest, Interviews, Video | Tagged Capitalism, Killer Apps of Propserity, Niall Ferguson, TED, West | 2 Comments

Fareed: Niall Ferguson and Jeff Sachs Square Off on OWS

Posted on November 1, 2011 by macromon

Nice rumble between Sachs and Ferguson. Well worth your time. (click here if video is not observable)

Posted in Black Swan Watch, Economics, Employment, Geopolitical, Policy, Politics, Video, Whales | Tagged Fareed Zakaria, Jeff Sachs, Niall Ferguson, Occupy Wall Street | 2 Comments

Ray Dalio on Charlie Rose

Posted on October 23, 2011 by macromon

A must see interview for anyone interested in global macro with Ray Dalio of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund. His key points: There are three big themes driving the global economy: 1) deleveraging; 2) monetary and fiscal policymakers … Continue reading →