Carmen Reinhart

Carmen Reinhart, a University of Maryland economist, discusses financial crises and what we can learn from them. Topics include capital inflows, the possibility of a US government default, causes of financial crises and regulatory failure, debt intolerance, and challenges of financial regulation.

Carmen Reinhart, Harvard professor studying international economics, discusses the male-dominated field of finance and her detective-like approach to economics. The podcast covers her experiences as a prominent woman in economics, her bestselling book, her problem-solving methods, advice for women in the field, mentorship programs, collaboration, education, and perseverance in economics.