Desmond Lachman

former Deputy Director of the Policy and Review, International Monetary Fund

Guest

Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute studying the international economy; former Chief Emerging-Market Economist at Solomon Smith Barney, he previously held several positions at the International Monetary Fund (1972-1996), including Deputy Director of its Policy and Review Department

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Stock markets around the world are breathing a sign of relief, but has Europe’s financial crisis now been resolved or only postponed?

Part 2: Stocks Rally on Greek Bailout Package

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Part 2: Stocks Rally on Greek Bailout Package

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