Despite its usually strong economy, the tiny country of Iceland has faced tough times recently, and its struggle is highlighting the way certain forces are reshaping Wall Street and world markets. Kojo and guests explore how financial speculation and the ability to instantly move large sums of money can cause dangerous economic ripples in otherwise stable countries like Iceland — and even the U.S.

Guests

  • Craig Karmin Reporter, The Wall Street Journal
  • Tryggvi Herbertsson Director of the Institute of Economic Studies at the University of Iceland

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