Video: Venezuela's 2014 Economic Outlook

On February 10, three leading analysts discussed Venezuela’s overall economic climate in light of the government’s latest economic measures. The panelists exchanged views on future prospects of the private sector and foreign investors in the country and talked about Venezuela's fiscal and monetary policies. The speakers talked about an "unrealistic" exchange rate, the possibility of a devaluation, and how oil production and prices affect the economy.

Panelists:

• Alejandro Arreaza, Latin American Economist, Barclays
• Aaron H. Freedman, Vice President/Senior Credit Officer, Moody's Investors Service
• Francisco Rodríguez, Director and Senior Andean Economist, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
• Christopher Sabatini, Senior Director of Policy, Americas Society/Council of the Americas; Editor-in-Chief, Americas Quarterly (Moderator)