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Rescuing The Global Economy – What Next?

Nik Gowing presents a debate on the world economy from the IMF in Tokyo. With guests including Christine Lagarde and Gao Xiqing.

The global recovery has suffered more setbacks this year and risks remain high. Growth has disappointed around the globe. The euro area economy has contracted while activity has decelerated in other major advanced economies such as the UK and US.

Major emerging economies have suffered slower growth, notably China, Brazil and India. Economic policies appear to be failing to rebuild confidence. So what will it take to get the global economic recovery back on track?

Nik Gowing presents a debate on the world economy from the IMF in Tokyo. The panel includes;

• Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, IMF
• Peter Orszag, Vice Chairman of Global Banking, Citigroup
• Raghu Rajan, Chief Economist Advisor, Indian government
• Wolfgang Schäuble, Finance Minister, Germany

55 minutes

Last on

Sun 14 Oct 2012 13:05GMT

Broadcasts

  • Sat 13 Oct 2012 18:05GMT
  • Sun 14 Oct 2012 13:05GMT