WAC: Global I.Q. with The Economist

By World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth and The Economist

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Global I.Q. Audiocast recordings including interviews with The Economist journalists and experts on world politics, business, finance, economics, science, technology, culture and the arts.

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WAC: Global I.Q. with The Economist episodes:

06.18.2012
Global I.Q. with The Economist - Deception: The Untold Story of East-West Espionage Today
Edward Lucas uncovers the real story of Chapman and her colleagues in Britain and America, unveiling their clandestine missions and the spy-hunt that led to their downfall. It reveals unknown triumphs and disasters of Western intelligence in the Cold War,...
02.13.2012
Global I.Q. with The Economist - Special Report: Pakistan
In this installment of the World Affairs Council Global I.Q. with The Economist editor Simon Long discusses his forthcoming special report on Pakistan. As one of Americas’ most duplicitous allies Pakistan presents unique challenges to U.S. foreign policy including economic...
01.20.2012
Global I.Q. with The Economist - Special Report: State Capitalism
The first Global I.Q. of the year features Adrian Wooldridge, Schumpeter columnist, management editor for The Economist and author of Masters of Management who discusses his special report on State Capitalism.
11.29.2011
Global I.Q. with The Economist - The World in 2012
Listen as Council President Jim Falk and Daniel Franklin, executive editor of The Economist, explore The World in 2012 as part of Global I.Q. with The Economist and give an in depth analysis on what to expect in the upcoming...
09.16.2011
Global I.Q. with The Economist - International Business Hotspots
Listen as John Bowler, director of the Economist Intelligence Unit's Country Risk Service, and Jim Falk, president and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, for Global I.Q. with The Economist as they discuss business risks and opportunities...
08.12.2011
Global I.Q. with The Economist - Growing Potential in the Middle East Following Unrest
Listen as David Butter, Middle East regional director for the Economist Intelligence Unit, and Jim Falk discuss the new challenges and opportunities in the Arab world following unrest.
07.15.2011
Global I.Q. with The Economist - Special Report: The News
How are news organizations adjusting their business models in response to the new digital age? How has the Internet’s rise as a news source affected the business strategies of advertising agencies and media investors?
06.30.2011
Global I.Q. Minute with The Economist – Special Report: China
Will China’s growth continue to outpace other countries or is it headed for a downturn? What impact will China’s policies have on the country and world? Listen to this Global I.Q. with The Economist as Jim Falk discusses these questions...
05.25.2011
Global I.Q. Minute with The Economist – Kimjongilia
The eyes of the world are on North Korea and its notorious ruler this week as a U.S. delegation visits the isolated country to determine its need for food assistance. In this Global I.Q. Minute, Jim Falk speaks with N.C....
05.13.2011
Global I.Q. with The Economist - Riding the Economic Wave: What’s Ahead for the World Market
Which countries will emerge as leaders? Has China overtaken the U.S. as the world’s financial superpower? Listen to this audiocast of Global I.Q. with The Economist, featuring Leo Abruzzese, director of Global Forecasting for the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), to...
04.21.2011
Special Report: California
What is California doing to improve its political model and avoid future economic catastrophes and what other looming challenges face this Golden State? These questions and more are addressed in this audiocast of Global I.Q. with The Economist, featuring Andreas...
03.21.2011
The Editor's Report: The Role of the State
In the wake of the global recession, governments around the world, including the U.S., are under intense pressure to trim their budgets to combat growing deficits. Listen as Micklethwait discusses the role of the state.
02.22.2011
How to Feed the World
John Parker, globalization correspondent for The Economist, and Council President Jim Falk take a look at The Economist's special report "Feeding the World."
01.21.2011
Davos 2011: The Power Elite and the Re-making of the Global Economic Structure
Robert Guest, business editor for The Economist, and Council President Jim Falk take a look at Davos’ global leaders
12.20.2010
The World in 2011
Council President Jim Falk and Daniel Franklin, executive editor of The Economist, explore The World in 2011 as part of Global I.Q. with The Economist and give an in depth analysis on what to expect in the upcoming year.
11.08.2010
Special Report: Turkey
The Turkish economy outpaces the rest of the world but will domestic tensions threaten its future growth? Turkey’s economy grew an annual 10.3 percent in the second quarter of 2010, matching China’s economy as the fastest growing in the world....
10.29.2010
International Business Hotspots - Forecasting Economic Growth around the World
Despite the global recession, many emerging countries are experiencing unprecedented growth. China, India and Brazil top this list and are attracting foreign investment as their expanding middle classes look for new ways to spend their incomes. Sub-Saharan Africa is another...
09.14.2010
Latin America at 200
As many Latin American countries commemorate the 200-year anniversary of their independence, the region has much to celebrate. The majority of the area’s economies have strengthened in recent times, demonstrating resilience during the global recession because of sound macroeconomic policies...
08.24.2010
Fixing Finance: The Global Economic Recovery
Nearly two years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the World Affairs Council and The Economist will examine key questions about the policies and leaders of the global economic recovery.
06.28.2010
The World Cup and Africa
Council President Jim Falk and Jonathan Ledgard, East Africa Correspondent and U.S. Technology Correspondent for The Economist, discuss World Cup and the future of Sub-Saharan and South Africa.
05.14.2010
The Road from Ruin
How are the global financial crisis, unprecedented government intervention and events in Europe affecting American markets and the future of capitalism? Matthew Bishop of The...
03.25.2010
The Rise of the East and What It Means for the West
Director for the Americas, Economist Intelligence Unit
02.26.2010
The Iraq Profit Margin: The Countries and Companies That are Making the Deals
The global financial crisis that crippled most Western nations proved to be less damaging to Asian countries, which are now leading the world into recovery. Last year, China surpassed Germany as the world’s largest exporter, and many experts predict...
01.21.2010
Tweeting @Davos: The Power of Social Networking
Occurring just before the world's leaders gather in Davos for the World Economic Forum, this audiocast discussion between Jim Falk, president of the WACDFW, and The Economist’s U.S. Technology Correspondent Martin Giles will provide a sneak preview of the magazine’s...
12.18.2009
The World in 2010
Jim Falk, president of the WACDFW, and The Economist’s Executive Editor Daniel Franklin focus on issues and events that will set the agenda in the coming year, from China’s overtaking of Japan as the world’s second-largest economy to the FIFA...
11.19.2009
Business Boom in Brazil: What They Know That We Don't
Brazil Bureau Chief, The Economist
10.12.2009
The G2: China and America
China correspondent
09.10.2009
North Korea, Live from Japan
Banyan columnist, The Economist

What's WAC: Global I.Q. with The Economist about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

WAC: Global I.Q. with The Economist episodes:

Global I.Q. with The Economist - Deception: The Untold Story of East-West Espionage Today

Global I.Q. with The Economist - Special Report: Pakistan

Global I.Q. with The Economist - Special Report: State Capitalism

Global I.Q. with The Economist - The World in 2012

Global I.Q. with The Economist - International Business Hotspots

Global I.Q. with The Economist - Growing Potential in the Middle East Following Unrest

Global I.Q. with The Economist - Special Report: The News

Global I.Q. Minute with The Economist – Special Report: China

Global I.Q. Minute with The Economist – Kimjongilia

Global I.Q. with The Economist - Riding the Economic Wave: What’s Ahead for the World Market

Special Report: California

The Editor's Report: The Role of the State

How to Feed the World

Davos 2011: The Power Elite and the Re-making of the Global Economic Structure

The World in 2011

Special Report: Turkey

International Business Hotspots - Forecasting Economic Growth around the World

Latin America at 200

Fixing Finance: The Global Economic Recovery

The World Cup and Africa

The Road from Ruin

The Rise of the East and What It Means for the West

The Iraq Profit Margin: The Countries and Companies That are Making the Deals

Tweeting @Davos: The Power of Social Networking

The World in 2010

Business Boom in Brazil: What They Know That We Don't

The G2: China and America

North Korea, Live from Japan