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The 'Doom Loop' Potential of Italy's Eurozone Clash

Isabelle Mateos y Lago and Adam Tooze join Brian Hanson to discuss top global economy news stories of the week.
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About the Episode

For the first time ever, the European Union rejected a proposed budget from a member state: Italy. A deadlock has ensued, threatening a "doom loop" that could consume Italy's economy, the eurozone, and perhaps even the global economy. Former IMF official Isabelle Mateos y Lago and economic historian Adam Tooze join Brian Hanson to discuss this issue.

About the Experts
Isabelle Mateos y Lago
Global Head of Official Institutions Group at BlackRock
Adam Tooze
Director of European Institute
Brian Hanson
Former Vice President, Studies
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Brian Hanson served as the vice president of studies at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. He managed the Council's research operations and hosted the Council's weekly podcast, Deep Dish on Global Affairs.
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