‘Euro on edge, will collapse by November if no new crisis plan’

European Central Bank officials have agreed to buy Eurozone government bonds to fight the continental debt crisis. Although it’s not clear yet which bonds the bank is going to buy – experts expect them to be from debt-laden countries like Italy and Spain. That’s after the German government reportedly admitted that the EU rescue fund won’t be able to save Italy, the Eurozone’s third biggest economy, if it needs help. The G7 group of the most-industrialised nations are also vowing to support financial stability and welcomed what it called ‘decisive actions taken in the US and Europe’. But financier and author Patrick Young says the EU needs to change tack immediately.
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The World Economy in Crisis: Debt, Double-dip, Employment Outlook. What Happens Next?

On November 8, 2011, Boston University School of Management hosted the first event in this year’s Dean’s Speaker Series, “The World Economy in Crisis: Debt, Double-dip, Employment Outlook – What Happens Next?” management.bu.edu The event featured a panel of experts discussing the state of the world economy and its effects on business, globalization, employment, and international relations. Much of the discussion was driven by questions from the audience. Panelists included: Jeffrey L. Knight, Head of Global Asset Allocation, Putnam Investments Lawrence Kotlioff, Professor, Department of Economics Michael Salinger, Professor, Markets, Public Policy & Law John Zhao, CEO of Hony Capital Boston University School of Management Dean, Ken Freeman, moderated the event.

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