George Papa Constantino

Joined by George Papakonstantino, a Professor at the European University Institute and former Greek finance minister, the discussion dives into the dark side of data manipulation. They explore Argentina's inflation statistics scandal and the ensuing fallout, highlighting the struggle for public trust. Papakonstantino then shares insights on Greece's own financial reporting failures, emphasizing the critical need for transparency in economic data. The conversation reveals how cooking the books can lead to long-term economic distrust and the challenges of correcting these missteps.

George Papaconstantinou, a former Greek finance minister and current chair at the Florence School of Transnational Governance, discusses pivotal changes in global governance. He explores urgent needs for collective action against climate change and biodiversity loss. The conversation delves into the challenges facing post-World War II economic frameworks due to rising protectionism and new powers like China. The complexities of international cooperation amid divergent national values and the necessity for reforming global institutions are also highlighted.