Washington - preview

Time again for the Spring Meetings in Washington. Although the Icelandic volcano almost derailed the whole event, we managed to fly safely.

Nice to see my future colleagues and my future office! Also very good to see that spring is coming earlier to Washington, than to Switzerland.And fascinating to experience the debates and to meet with high-ranking officials. Surely you recognised the famous man on the pic. No, no, not me. But the gentleman with the blue tie in the background. Yes, it is Thimoty Geithner, the US Minister of Finance. I will certainly spend enriching times at the IMF. In two months time...