# Prof. Edward Altman on Itay's membership in the EMU

1 Faculty News June 18, 2012 ![Bloomberg logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/bloomberg192x144.jpg?itok=yV529lwz)>

Excerpt from [Bloomberg TV](http://www.bloomberg.com/video/94862121-nyu-s-altman-on-italy-s-membership-in-euro.html) -- "I'd say the probability of Italy making it is 50/50 at best ... but its the last hope for the euro staying together."

[Watch the video](http://www.bloomberg.com/video/94862121-nyu-s-altman-on-italy-s-membership-in-euro.html)

Additional coverage appeared on [Bloomberg Businessweek](http://www.businessweek.com/videos/2012-06-18/nyus-altman-on-italys-membership-in-euro).