Monica de Bolle, 🦋✌🏽
@mdebolle.com
Economist, Immunologist, Microbiologist. Host of Policy for the Planet: https://www.piie.com/experts/podcasts/policy-planet
PIIE and Georgetown University.
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Monica de Bolle, 🦋✌🏽
@mdebolle.com
· Apr 16
Book Launch: The New Economic Nationalism
YouTube video by Peterson Institute for International Economics
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A great discussion on economic nationalism at @piie.com today. ICYMI, here it is:
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ICYMI: @mdebolle.com joined PIIE Insider LIVE to discuss economic nationalism in the US & Latin America, China's presence in South America, Argentina's economy, & more.
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Monica de Bolle on Latin America's changing role in the global economy
YouTube video by Peterson Institute for International Economics
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December 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
ICYMI: @mdebolle.com joined PIIE Insider LIVE to discuss economic nationalism in the US & Latin America, China's presence in South America, Argentina's economy, & more.
Watch here or listen wherever you get podcasts:
Watch here or listen wherever you get podcasts:
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NEW: World Bank's Cornelius Fleischhaker joins @mdebolle.com on Policy for the Planet to discuss potential paths for Brazil to tackle its fiscal problems while encouraging more climate-friendly policies.
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Listen here or wherever you get podcasts: www.piie.com/experts/podc...
Can Brazil's fiscal policy address environmental concerns? (Episode 23)
Brazil has made many attempts to reform its fiscal problems, while never adequately addressing its increasingly burdensome government debt. At the same time, the country is home to the Amazon rainfore...
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December 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
NEW: World Bank's Cornelius Fleischhaker joins @mdebolle.com on Policy for the Planet to discuss potential paths for Brazil to tackle its fiscal problems while encouraging more climate-friendly policies.
Listen here or wherever you get podcasts: www.piie.com/experts/podc...
Listen here or wherever you get podcasts: www.piie.com/experts/podc...
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NOW: Maurice Obstfeld moderates discussion with @mdebolle.com, Alejandro Werner, & José De Gregorio on Argentina's monetary & exchange rate arrangements & if Milei can build on his political momentum to advance deeper reforms.
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Watch:
After Argentina's midterms: Can Milei's momentum drive economic transformation?
YouTube video by Peterson Institute for International Economics
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December 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
NOW: Maurice Obstfeld moderates discussion with @mdebolle.com, Alejandro Werner, & José De Gregorio on Argentina's monetary & exchange rate arrangements & if Milei can build on his political momentum to advance deeper reforms.
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David Fishman joined Policy for the Planet to discuss with @mdebolle.com how China has used renewables & low-carbon energy to bolster its grid & what the US & other countries can learn from its expansion.
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Listen wherever you get podcasts.
December 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
David Fishman joined Policy for the Planet to discuss with @mdebolle.com how China has used renewables & low-carbon energy to bolster its grid & what the US & other countries can learn from its expansion.
Listen wherever you get podcasts.
Listen wherever you get podcasts.
How is China meeting its gargantuan need for electricity? Listen to the conversation I had with China electricity expert David Fishman on Policy for the Planet:
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How China expanded its electrical grid with low carbon energy (Episode 22)
China's population, a little over four times as large as the United States, and its economic ambitions are driving a gargantuan need for electricity. But China has been able to meet that need by expan...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
How is China meeting its gargantuan need for electricity? Listen to the conversation I had with China electricity expert David Fishman on Policy for the Planet:
@piie.com
@adamposen.bsky.social
www.piie.com/experts/podc...
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@adamposen.bsky.social
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We just launched Season 3 with an accompanying blog, a new feature of the podcast!
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Policy for the Planet Season 3 launches TODAY! The newest episode has host @mdebolle.com speaking with @bakerinstitute.bsky.social's David Gantz on the future of the Panama Canal.
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Listen here or wherever you get podcasts:
The imperiled future of the Panama Canal (Episode 21)
The Panama Canal suffered severe droughts in 2023 and 2024. Lower water levels disrupted vital US commercial trade routes for liquefied natural gas and other products. The canal’s disabled state opens...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We just launched Season 3 with an accompanying blog, a new feature of the podcast!
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Policy for the Planet Season 3 launches Nov 18! Join @mdebolle.com exploring how communities & nations respond to climate change—balancing econ, health, & geopolitics & other tradeoffs for a more sustainable future.
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A new podcast connecting climate, economics, health, and politics.
Sign up to receive invites to PIIE's latest podcast, Policy for the Planet. In this series, host Monica de Bolle explores how communities and nations are responding, balancing tradeoffs while building...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Policy for the Planet Season 3 launches Nov 18! Join @mdebolle.com exploring how communities & nations respond to climate change—balancing econ, health, & geopolitics & other tradeoffs for a more sustainable future.
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Definitely worth a listen to @mdebolle.com on @npr.org On point discussing the Argentina bailout by the US government @wbur.org @piie.com
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November 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Definitely worth a listen to @mdebolle.com on @npr.org On point discussing the Argentina bailout by the US government @wbur.org @piie.com
www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
I was a guest on NPR’s On Point today discussing the U.S.-Argentina bailout.
@piie.com
@adamposen.bsky.social
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@piie.com
@adamposen.bsky.social
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The real reason for the U.S.-Argentina bailout
American taxpayers are bailing out Argentina to the tune of $20 billion. But what does the U.S. get out of it? And can it really fix Argentina’s economy?
www.wbur.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I was a guest on NPR’s On Point today discussing the U.S.-Argentina bailout.
@piie.com
@adamposen.bsky.social
www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
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And this will probably be very visible as soon as Monday, October 27.
The Trump admin is almost sure to face the dilemma of whether to continue supporting Argentina, even if it means it might never be repaid. The IMF can say what that's like, having experienced throwing good money after bad in Argentina over decades. By @mdebolle.com:
Will Argentina become Trump's financial quagmire?
President Donald Trump's move to supply Argentina with a $20 billion swap line, direct purchases of Argentine pesos, and a potential private-sector facility of perhaps another $20 billion makes you wo...
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October 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
And this will probably be very visible as soon as Monday, October 27.
This morning’s sunrise
October 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This morning’s sunrise
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WATCH: @mdebolle.com explains to @wsj.com what the US financial aid to Argentina means:
How Trump’s Argentina Bailout Risks Billions for Americans
WSJ explains how the Trump administration is able to provide $20 billion to Argentina and why it is propping up an ideological ally.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
WATCH: @mdebolle.com explains to @wsj.com what the US financial aid to Argentina means:
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To repay its IMF creditors—& now US government creditors & lenders lined up by Bessent—Argentina must figure out how to build up dollar reserves. It can only do so by exporting more, a tall order in the current chaotic trading environment Trump foisted on the world. By @mdebolle.com:
Will Argentina become Trump's financial quagmire?
President Donald Trump's move to supply Argentina with a $20 billion swap line, direct purchases of Argentine pesos, and a potential private-sector facility of perhaps another $20 billion makes you wo...
www.piie.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
To repay its IMF creditors—& now US government creditors & lenders lined up by Bessent—Argentina must figure out how to build up dollar reserves. It can only do so by exporting more, a tall order in the current chaotic trading environment Trump foisted on the world. By @mdebolle.com:
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If you'd like a break from doomerism, @mdebolle.com & I had a good time recording this new @piie.com podcast to explore potential paths forward for clean energy industrial policy.
We touched on IRA lessons learned, abundance, bottom-up policy design, & yes...bagels.
www.piie.com/experts/podc...
We touched on IRA lessons learned, abundance, bottom-up policy design, & yes...bagels.
www.piie.com/experts/podc...
Can climate efforts create jobs? (Episode 20)
Is it possible to pursue climate efforts, create jobs, and achieve social justice at the same time? That was the challenge that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was designed to meet. Ben Beachy (Gl...
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October 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
If you'd like a break from doomerism, @mdebolle.com & I had a good time recording this new @piie.com podcast to explore potential paths forward for clean energy industrial policy.
We touched on IRA lessons learned, abundance, bottom-up policy design, & yes...bagels.
www.piie.com/experts/podc...
We touched on IRA lessons learned, abundance, bottom-up policy design, & yes...bagels.
www.piie.com/experts/podc...
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Argentina suffers from having an economy that functions with dollars & pesos. Every time there's a dollar shortage, they fall into a spiral of exchange-rate devaluations & inflation, @mdebolle.com says.
“No one has a plan for the day after” the election if Milei’s party suffers.
“No one has a plan for the day after” the election if Milei’s party suffers.
Treasury Secretary Bessent unveils $20 billion ‘bazooka’ to try to stem Argentina’s financial crisis
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday gave more details on how the White House plans to use government funds to help embattled Argentina President Javier Milei.
www.marketwatch.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Argentina suffers from having an economy that functions with dollars & pesos. Every time there's a dollar shortage, they fall into a spiral of exchange-rate devaluations & inflation, @mdebolle.com says.
“No one has a plan for the day after” the election if Milei’s party suffers.
“No one has a plan for the day after” the election if Milei’s party suffers.