Born in Rome in 1947, studied economics at MIT under Nobel Prize winner Modigliani. First Italian to earn PhD from MIT in 1976. Worked at World Bank and University of Florence during 1980s
ECB serves as central bank for 19 eurozone countries using euro. Created in 1992 Maastricht Treaty, manages euro notes and foreign reserves. Comprises three decision-making bodies: General Council, Executive Board, and Governing Council
ECB manages monetary policy for 19 eurozone countries since 1999. Christine Lagarde serves as President, representing ECB at high-level meetings. Primary mandate is maintaining inflation below 2% through monetary policy
Vice-President de Guindos confirms inflation stabilising across Europe. ECB balances inflation control with economic resilience. Global events and monetary policy shifts discussed in podcast
Euro notes are legal tender in eurozone, issued since 2002. Seven denominations: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 euros. Supply controlled by European Central Bank
Born in Rome in 1947, studied under Jesuits and MIT. Graduated from University of Rome and received MIT doctorate in 1976