Latest update: 04/12/2012 

- economy - Europe - finance - French economy - industry - investment


Gérard Dussillol, Finance Expert, Thomas More Institute

Is France an investor-friendly country? That question has come into the spotlight after a French minister told a newspaper the world's biggest steel maker, ArcelorMittal, was no longer welcome in France. For more on the potential fallout, Markus Karlsson talks to former French banker Gérard Dussillol. He currently works at the think tank Thomas More Institute in Brussels.

Andrew Burns, Global Macroeconomics manager, World Bank
18/01/2013 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Andrew Burns, Global Macroeconomics manager, World Bank

Once again, the World Bank has cut its growth projections. The outlook is gloomy for developed economies in general, and the eurozone in particular. And how will developing countries fare in 2013? Markus Karlsson talks to the lead author of the World Bank's Global Economic Prospects, Andrew Burns.
Ian Bremmer, President of Eurasia Group
11/01/2013 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Ian Bremmer, President of Eurasia Group

They've been the main source of global growth for years, but we may have to reassess the idea that emerging economies are growth engines without fail. Markus Karlsson speaks to Ian Bremmer, the president of the consultancy firm Eurasia Group. It has just come out with its list of top ten risks this year, and emerging markets - surprisingly perhaps - are first on the list.
2012 in the rearview with French Economist Daniel Cohen
04/01/2013 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

2012 in the rearview with French Economist Daniel Cohen

France 24's Markus Karlsson takes a look back at the major events of the eurozone crisis in 2012 and what to expect in 2013, with French Economist Daniel Cohen.
Reda Amalou, Architect, AW²
28/12/2012 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Reda Amalou, Architect, AW²

Markus Karlsson talks to French architect Reda Amalou. He's the founder of the firm AW² and made a name for himself designing luxury resorts and boutique hotels in countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, Morocco and Turkey.
Kemal Dervis, Vice President, Brookings Institution (Washington)
21/12/2012 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Kemal Dervis, Vice President, Brookings Institution (Washington)

Markus Karlsson talks to former Turkish Minister of Economy Kemal Dervis. He is now Vice-President and Director of Global Economy and Development at Brookings Institution in Washington.

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