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Monica de Bolle, 🦋✌🏽
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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
A great discussion on economic nationalism at @piie.com today. ICYMI, here it is:

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Book Launch: The New Economic Nationalism
YouTube video by Peterson Institute for International Economics
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January 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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@cullenhendrix.bsky.social joined @mdebolle.com on Policy for the Planet to discuss why the Trump admin adjusted its stance on critical minerals, how the globe responded to the new & aggressive approach, & what it means for the green transition.
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The geopolitics behind critical minerals (Episode 25)
The US drive for critical minerals is now fueled by national security concerns instead of climate mitigation. Policymakers speak of shoring up global supply chains for these minerals to protect US def...
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January 20, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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There is no point in dancing around this. @mdebolle.com and I recorded several months ago but the point is no less relevant today; new episode of @piie.com Policy for the Planet podcast on critical minerals and US critical mineral strategy. Available on your platform.

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But I want to be very clear about this because although I am from the United States, I am not speaking for the United States. And I think that many advanced economies and many lower and middle income economies for that matter need to be just as concerned about the potential for geopolitical meddling and mineral coercion coming from the United States as they are coming from places like Russia or China. It's starting to look a little 19th century out there in the international system, and that is not a status quo ex ante we want to return to.
January 20, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Happy New Year
January 1, 2026 at 1:12 AM
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Happy New Year
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December 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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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
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December 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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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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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
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Monica de Bolle on Latin America's changing role in the global economy
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December 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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December 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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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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After Argentina's midterms: Can Milei's momentum drive economic transformation?
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December 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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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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December 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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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
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November 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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We just launched Season 3 with an accompanying blog, a new feature of the podcast!

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November 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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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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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
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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
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I was a guest on NPR’s On Point today discussing the U.S.-Argentina bailout.

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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?
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November 12, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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By Maury Obstfeld
Argentina's credibility trap
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s unusual use of taxpayer dollars to support Argentina’s currency is central to President Javier Milei’s hopes in the October 26 legislative elections.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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And this will probably be very visible as soon as Monday, October 27.
piie.com Peterson Institute for International Economics @piie.com · Oct 21
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