30/30 Vision
The Group of Thirty presents 30/30 Vision – a podcast taking a 3D-perspective on the global economic outlook, financial risks, and opportunities, and more. G30 Members and colleagues – including top economists, central bankers, and financial sector leaders – answer the hard economic questions facing us today. Hosted by Stuart Mackintosh, Executive Director of the Group of Thirty and produced by Maria Cueto Velez.
30/30 Vision
Episode 12: Jean-Claude Trichet on the European Economy, Inflation, and Future Challenges
Today we are joined by esteemed G30 member Jean-Claude Trichet. He is honorary chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bruegel Institute, honorary chairman of the Group of Thirty, and former European chairman of the Trilateral Commission.
Jean-Claude Trichet was President of the European Central Bank from 2003 to 2011. He was Governor of Banque de France and Undersecretary of the French Treasury. He was President of the Paris Club (debt rescheduling), President of the European Monetary Committee, President of the Group of 10 Central Banks Governors. and President of the Global economy meeting in Basel. Jean-Claude was named “Person of the Year” by the Financial Times in 2007 and n° 5 of the “World Most Powerful” in the Newsweek list (2008).
Mr. Trichet gives us insight into his perspectives of the European Economy, French Politics, and his outlook for the future of the EU.
[00:00] - Introduction
[1:57] - View of the European Economy
[11:32] -Central Banks and the Battle Against Inflation
[17:38] - France's Political and Economic Landscape
[26:26 - Europe's Competitiveness
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