The trouble with impeachment
In this excerpt from a book talk at Brown University, Sam explains why impeachment is frequently attempted, but is rarely a good solution, to the challenge of populism. Video courtesy Brown University. https://youtu.be/Tj6_AKASDYg
Does Brexit matter for Europe?
Sam explains why the March 2018 Italian elections may have more of an impact on Europe than Brexit. Video courtesy Eurasian Media Forum.
Why do people vote for populists?
Sam explains one reason populists have done well in recent years -- the poor economic performance of governments led by technocrats, experts and establishment politicians. Video courtesy Eurasian Media Forum.
Why Argentina’s remarkable history matters to us today
Sam explains why Argentina's century of populism and decline is relevant to countries facing a populist political challenge today. From the new book, History Repeating: Why Populists Rise and Governments Fall (Profile). Video courtesy of Citywire....
Explaining Peron’s populist magic
Argentina's Juan Peron has been called the greatest populist of all time. Here, Sam explains some of his magic. From the new book, History Repeating: Why Populists Rise and Governments Fall (Profile). Video courtesy of Citywire. https://youtu.be/Lz5pb26j6eY
The Thai Trump?
Sam explains why it's crucial to know the history of Thailand, where Thaksin Shinawatra, a billionaire businessman turned politician, behaved in ways that are uncannily reminiscent of US President Donald Trump. From the new book, History Repeating: Why Populists Rise...
Why be a populist?
Sam explains why campaigning as a populist can sometimes pay off.
Beware falling objects
Sam explains that shifts in the world economy cause companies and countries to lose their grip. (Sorry about the low talking: the day before I had given five hours of back-to-back media interviews to promote the Dutch edition of my book, and managed to lose my...
The cost of Brexit
Sam explains why Brexit will be costly for the UK economy, regardless of the modelling assumptions used. (Sorry about the low talking: the day before I had given five hours of back-to-back media interviews to promote the Dutch edition of my book, and managed to lose...
Why we’re obsessed with China (2 of 2)
Sam continues his explanation of why China has been so crucial to world growth. (Sorry about the low talking: the day before I had given five hours of back-to-back media interviews to promote the Dutch edition of my book, and managed to lose my voice.)
Why we’re obsessed with China (1 of 2)
Sam explains China's increasingly pivotal role in the world economy.
Not Europe’s fault
CEO Tim Curran introduces Sam, who explains that the Q1 2015 downturn wasn't Europe's fault; it was China's.
The top geopolitical risk for 2015
Sam Wilkin talks about his top geopolitical risk concern for 2015 at the Fletcher Conference on Managing Political Risk. See also a blog entry on the same subject.
Guinness and buy low/sell high
Sam Wilkin tells a story at the intersection of macroeconomics, business strategy, and beer.
Cyprus brinksmanship failure
The Eurozone enjoyed a year of relative political peace, prior to the Q1 2015 Greek debt negotiations. Sam Wilkin explains why.
Why the Eurozone recession lasted so long
Sam Wilkin explains why Europe was in on-and-off recession for several years.
What makes the Eurozone crisis different
Sam Wilkin explains why the Eurozone Crisis and Global Financial Crisis have had such different macroeconomic impacts.
Nestor was right
Many forecasters attempt to hide their errors. Sam Wilkin gracefully acknowledges his. Sort of.
Hairstyle change public service announcement
Sam Wilkin undergoes an apparently radical transformation.
Why the Eurozone crisis has gone on so long
The Eurozone crisis has lasted longer than any 'normal' recession. Sam Wilkin explains why.