Birgir T. Pétursson, cofounder of the Centre for Social and Economic Research (RSE) in Iceland, explains the current financial situation in his country and around the world. He analyzes the evolution of the global crisis, the factors that led to it, the risky behavior private bankers were accused of, and the role of the United Kingdom in Iceland's financial disaster. He also shares his ideas on the lessons that should be learned from the current financial situation.
Birgir T. Pétursson
Birgir T. Pétursson is an attorney and a partner at GHP Law Firm, and cofounder and former director of the Centre for Social and Economic Research (RSE) in Iceland. His professional experience includes positions with the Icelandic Bar Association, Longmenn Hofdabakki Law Offices, and the Icelandic Ministry of Justice. He graduated from the School of Law of the University of Iceland, where he is now an instructor; he is also a lecturer at the School of Business Administration. Pétursson is a columnist at the Icelandic business newspaper Vidskiptabladid.
Interview with Birgir T. Pétursson by Luis Figueroa Birgir T. Pétursson
Business School, EN-605 Universidad Francisco Marroquín Guatemala, March 25, 2009
A New Media - UFM production. Guatemala, March 2009 Camera: Mario Estrada, Mynor de León; digital editing: Sergio Miranda; index and synopsis: Sergio Bustamante; content reviser: Sebastian del Buey; publication: Mario Pivaral / Carlos Petz
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Introduction
Can you provide us with a deeper perspective of Iceland's economic situation?
What were the factors that contributed to the current economic situation?
Why were private bankers accused of risky, destructive behavior?
Worldwide accountability for the financial crisis
What was the role of the United Kingdom?
What lessons can be learned?
Final words
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