Lagarde Is 'Well-Set' to Be ECB Chief, Dartmouth's Blanchflower Says

The transcript discusses Christine Lagarde's appointment as a central banker, highlighting her qualifications and the significance of her being a non-economist. It emphasizes the importance of political skills in handling euro area monetary policy and the need for fiscal policy adjustments amid economic slowdown. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by the European Central Bank and the role of Germany in fiscal policy decisions.

What is the speaker's perspective on the role of women in economics based on the new appointment?

In what ways does the speaker believe the new appointee can influence fiscal policy?