Rui Estevez

Rui Estevez, Associate Professor at the Graduate Institute of International Development and Editor of the Financial History Review, dives deep into the history of public debt. He discusses the complexities and economic costs of government defaults, particularly in Latin America. The conversation highlights the evolution of debt mutualization, especially regarding Eurobonds, and its potential implications for national credit ratings and bondholders. Estevez also emphasizes the importance of understanding historical case studies to navigate today's financial landscape.

Nathan Sussman and Rui Esteves, both affiliated with the Geneva Graduate Institute and organizers of the International Macroeconomic History Online Seminar Series, share insights from their series' remarkable growth. They discuss the significance of historical lessons in understanding modern economics, touching on pivotal topics like the Smoot-Hawley trade war and demographic shifts impacting inflation. The duo also highlights the lasting effectiveness of financial sanctions and the evolving roles of U.S. monetary policy, emphasizing the value of continuous learning through their webinars.