Monica de Bolle, 🦋✌🏽
@mdebolle.com
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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.
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
Book Launch: The New Economic Nationalism
YouTube video by Peterson Institute for International Economics
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A great discussion on economic nationalism at @piie.com today. ICYMI, here it is:
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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.
Listen wherever you get podcasts.
Listen wherever you get podcasts.
December 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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.
Listen wherever you get podcasts.
Listen wherever you get podcasts.
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
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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We just launched Season 3 with an accompanying blog, a new feature of the podcast!
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Policy for the Planet Season 3 launches TODAY! The newest episode has host @mdebolle.com speaking with @bakerinstitute.bsky.social's David Gantz on the future of the Panama Canal.
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Listen here or wherever you get podcasts:
The imperiled future of the Panama Canal (Episode 21)
The Panama Canal suffered severe droughts in 2023 and 2024. Lower water levels disrupted vital US commercial trade routes for liquefied natural gas and other products. The canal’s disabled state opens...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We just launched Season 3 with an accompanying blog, a new feature of the podcast!
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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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A new podcast connecting climate, economics, health, and politics.
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
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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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
Definitely worth a listen to @mdebolle.com on @npr.org On point discussing the Argentina bailout by the US government @wbur.org @piie.com
www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
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?
www.wbur.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I was a guest on NPR’s On Point today discussing the U.S.-Argentina bailout.
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www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
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And this will probably be very visible as soon as Monday, October 27.
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
And this will probably be very visible as soon as Monday, October 27.
This morning’s sunrise
October 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This morning’s sunrise
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WATCH: @mdebolle.com explains to @wsj.com what the US financial aid to Argentina means:
How Trump’s Argentina Bailout Risks Billions for Americans
WSJ explains how the Trump administration is able to provide $20 billion to Argentina and why it is propping up an ideological ally.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
WATCH: @mdebolle.com explains to @wsj.com what the US financial aid to Argentina means:
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To repay its IMF creditors—& now US government creditors & lenders lined up by Bessent—Argentina must figure out how to build up dollar reserves. It can only do so by exporting more, a tall order in the current chaotic trading environment Trump foisted on the world. 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...
www.piie.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
To repay its IMF creditors—& now US government creditors & lenders lined up by Bessent—Argentina must figure out how to build up dollar reserves. It can only do so by exporting more, a tall order in the current chaotic trading environment Trump foisted on the world. By @mdebolle.com:
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If you'd like a break from doomerism, @mdebolle.com & I had a good time recording this new @piie.com podcast to explore potential paths forward for clean energy industrial policy.
We touched on IRA lessons learned, abundance, bottom-up policy design, & yes...bagels.
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We touched on IRA lessons learned, abundance, bottom-up policy design, & yes...bagels.
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Can climate efforts create jobs? (Episode 20)
Is it possible to pursue climate efforts, create jobs, and achieve social justice at the same time? That was the challenge that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was designed to meet. Ben Beachy (Gl...
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October 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
If you'd like a break from doomerism, @mdebolle.com & I had a good time recording this new @piie.com podcast to explore potential paths forward for clean energy industrial policy.
We touched on IRA lessons learned, abundance, bottom-up policy design, & yes...bagels.
www.piie.com/experts/podc...
We touched on IRA lessons learned, abundance, bottom-up policy design, & yes...bagels.
www.piie.com/experts/podc...
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Argentina suffers from having an economy that functions with dollars & pesos. Every time there's a dollar shortage, they fall into a spiral of exchange-rate devaluations & inflation, @mdebolle.com says.
“No one has a plan for the day after” the election if Milei’s party suffers.
“No one has a plan for the day after” the election if Milei’s party suffers.
Treasury Secretary Bessent unveils $20 billion ‘bazooka’ to try to stem Argentina’s financial crisis
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday gave more details on how the White House plans to use government funds to help embattled Argentina President Javier Milei.
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September 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Argentina suffers from having an economy that functions with dollars & pesos. Every time there's a dollar shortage, they fall into a spiral of exchange-rate devaluations & inflation, @mdebolle.com says.
“No one has a plan for the day after” the election if Milei’s party suffers.
“No one has a plan for the day after” the election if Milei’s party suffers.
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If the US supports formal dollarization in Argentina, it would weaken the IMF's hand, could create conditions for regional confrontation with China, & would be a one-way street—once a country adopts a currency other than its own, it's difficult going back.
By @mdebolle.com:
By @mdebolle.com:
Argentina is in crisis. A US rescue may invite new problems.
Despite the economic "shock therapy" imposed by libertarian President Javier Milei, Argentina is once again in crisis. The stock market is plummeting, dollars are fleeing, and the government is interv...
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September 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
If the US supports formal dollarization in Argentina, it would weaken the IMF's hand, could create conditions for regional confrontation with China, & would be a one-way street—once a country adopts a currency other than its own, it's difficult going back.
By @mdebolle.com:
By @mdebolle.com:
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The latest episode of @mdebolle.com's Policy for the Planet features @eribakova.bsky.social discussing how Ukraine could pivot to a reconstruction with a green transition.
Listen here or wherever you get podcasts: policyfortheplanet.com/how-ukraines...
Listen here or wherever you get podcasts: policyfortheplanet.com/how-ukraines...
September 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The latest episode of @mdebolle.com's Policy for the Planet features @eribakova.bsky.social discussing how Ukraine could pivot to a reconstruction with a green transition.
Listen here or wherever you get podcasts: policyfortheplanet.com/how-ukraines...
Listen here or wherever you get podcasts: policyfortheplanet.com/how-ukraines...
In this week's episode of Policy for the Planet I spoke with my wonderful colleague @eribakova.bsky.social about how critical minerals might help Ukraine rebuild its economy. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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Policy for the Planet: How Ukraine’s critical minerals could help rebuild its economy (Episode 19)
Ukraine has been defending itself from Russia’s attack for more than three years, forcing it to struggle with a wartime economy. Negotiations to end the fighting have gone nowhere, but it is not too e...
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September 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
In this week's episode of Policy for the Planet I spoke with my wonderful colleague @eribakova.bsky.social about how critical minerals might help Ukraine rebuild its economy. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
@piie.com
@adamposen.bsky.social
policyfortheplanet.com/how-ukraines...
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policyfortheplanet.com/how-ukraines...
The canary in the coal mine (for global democracy) is in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Secret audios, dramatic leaks, spying claims: A bribery scandal engulfs Argentina's Milei
Argentines have been captivated by a growing corruption scandal involving President Javier Milei's close associates.
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September 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The canary in the coal mine (for global democracy) is in the Southern Hemisphere.
@piie.com
apnews.com/article/arge...
@piie.com
apnews.com/article/arge...
Climate change is affecting access to water. Aaron Salzberg (consultant, former US Department of State) joins to talk about the looming water crisis & its economic effects, from population displacement to disrupted trade.
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policyfortheplanet.com/the-looming-...
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Policy for the Planet: The looming water security crisis (Episode 17)
Access to water, a vital necessity for every walk of life, is increasingly jeopardized by the malign effects of climate change, from pollution to melting glaciers, erratic rainfall, and droughts. Find...
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August 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Climate change is affecting access to water. Aaron Salzberg (consultant, former US Department of State) joins to talk about the looming water crisis & its economic effects, from population displacement to disrupted trade.
@piie.com
@adamposen.bsky.social
policyfortheplanet.com/the-looming-...
@piie.com
@adamposen.bsky.social
policyfortheplanet.com/the-looming-...