Barry speaks with Maria Vassalou, Head of the Pictet Research Institute. They discuss her research into global markets, and how they balance geopolitical risk. They also discuss China's growth as a technical innovator, and the risks to US debt. Finally, Barry and Maria discuss the differences between investing research and academia. Chapters: 00:02:21 - Education and Early Career 00:15:34 - Studying Long-Term Trends in Investing 00:47:04 - Evolving Economic Structures 00:56:34 - Risks to US Debt 01:02:20 - Barry's Lightening Round Questions -------- Listen to the people, ideas and conversations that shape markets on the Masters in Business podcast: Apple: http://bit.ly/43wa4F4 Spotify: http://bit.ly/3qj7LqO Anywhere: http://bit.ly/3OPAL3n Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/BloombergRadio Subscribe to our Podcasts: Bloomberg Daybreak: http://bit.ly/3DWYoAN Bloomberg Surveillance: http://bit.ly/3OPtReI Bloomberg Intelligence: http://bit.ly/3YrBfOi Balance of Power: http://bit.ly/3OO8eLC Bloomberg Businessweek: http://bit.ly/3IPl60i Listen on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with the Bloomberg Business app: Apple CarPlay: https://apple.co/486mghI Android Auto: https://bit.ly/49benZy Visit our YouTube channels: Bloomberg Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/bloombergpodcasts Bloomberg Television: https://www.youtube.com/@markets Bloomberg Originals: https://www.youtube.com/bloomberg