Did Japan Just Spark a Currency War?
Brief Summary
Wharton Professor Franklin Allen discusses the implications of Japan's falling Yen and potential currency wars among global economies.
Key points
- Currency Wars and Economic Policies. Finance Professor Franklin Allen discusses the implications of Japan's economic policies on global currencies.
- Japan's Currency Management. Japan's efforts to manage its exchange rate could lead to significant economic shifts.
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Episode highlights
- Currency Wars and Economic PoliciesFinance Professor Franklin Allen discusses the implications of Japan's economic policies on global currencies.“How serious are these concerns?”1:13Feb 11, 2013
- Japan's Currency ManagementJapan's efforts to manage its exchange rate could lead to significant economic shifts.“One wonders when people will start pulling their money out.”3:49Feb 11, 2013
Tension
45/ 100Some tension
