What does a diagnosis of the external balance problems faced by the developing world tell us about the policy recommendations offered by the IMF. Moreover, do they even work or are they a prescription to ensure that countries have to return to the IMF at regular intervals as part of the growth crash cycle ? Is the quantity theory of money and its Polak variation still credible ? Find out all of the above and more as Prof. Howard Nicolas along with Bram Nicolas address these vitally important issues in conversation with Roshan Madawela. In particular, the recent case of Sri Lanka’s economic crash and the IMF program that followed are used as a case study.
Only a few years after many developing economies were battered with (near) debt crises and faltering external positions, the developing world is set to face another year of great adversity in 2025. Persistently high US interest rates, increasing economic aggression from the US towards developing countries and a building global recession are all converging into the perfect storm. We’re joined today by Professor Jayati Ghosh and Dr Howard Nicholas to discuss these ongoing developments and get a sense of the possible future.
Join us for a conversation between CEO of Research Intelligence Unit Roshan Madawela and Sanjay Kathuraia. As we discuss how business leaders particularly for the SME sector can equip themselves with modern challenges, emerging opportunities and on the whole prepare them selves to succeed in rapidly changing environments.
Join us for an enlightening discussion on the shifting geopolitical landscape as we explore the rise of the BRICS nations and the implications for industrialization in the developing world. Featuring insights from: Prof. Radhika Desai – Geopolitical Economist, Prof. Howard Nicholas – Professor in Economics, Erasmus University, Rotterdam & International Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, Bram Nicholas – COO of ETIS Lanka Delve into the challenges and opportunities facing emerging economies in a rapidly changing global order.
Welcome to RIUNITS’ third podcast episode! Join us as Prof Jayati Ghost and Prof Howard Nicolas discuss the global rise in inequality, the IMF’s not so hidden agenda and a short term’s forecast for the global economy.
Welcome to RIUNITS’ second podcast episode! Join us as we navigate IMF Reviews, Economic Realities, and the future of Sri Lanka’s economic sovereignty. From analyzing Expectations vs. Reality to exploring the impacts of privatization and corruption dynamics, our discussion dives deep into crucial economic issues shaping global and local landscapes. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of these pressing topics.
Welcome to RINUITS‘ inaugural podcast! In this first episode, we are honoured to feature Dr. Howard Nicholas, who will discuss global recession trends, government budgets and policies, national debt, and the role of the IMF. Bram Nichols will provide insightful data supporting these economic theories and will also explore the future of industrialisation in Sri Lanka. Additionally, our very own Founder and CEO, Roshan Madawela, will share his perspective on the current economic crisis, particularly through the lens of the real estate market. Join us for an enlightening discussion on these critical issues.