Reforming British economic policy
Economic policy in Britain is at a crossroads. Patrick Minford argues that a change of leader creates an opportunity to reform policies which are set to create economic disaster
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Finance
Is the dismal science back?
Daniel Dăianu looks at the role of economics in society and says miracles are not possible, and economics cannot be seen as alchemy
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A story of tailwinds and headwinds
Aggregate supply tailwinds are turning into headwinds, raising inflationary pressures and calling for a policy reset, argues Agustín Carstens
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Bermuda: a fintech hotspot
Bermuda is an innovation hub for digital assets companies to test the world’s ground-breaking solutions. Michelle Chivunga discusses a world class jurisdiction with a forward-thinking government
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Cryptoassets and decentralized finance
Recent turbulence has exposed vulnerabilities in the crypto space. Lael Brainard argues that for stability it is important to ensure the regulatory perimeter encompasses crypto finance
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For a few cryptos more: the Wild West of crypto finance
Fabio Panetta argues that bringing cryptoassets safely into the regulatory perimeter would promote innovation, whilst avoiding their widespread use for illicit activities and setting the stage for a new bubble
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Reconciling increased green public investment with fiscal consolidation
The EU’s ambitious emissions reduction targets will require a major increase in green investments. Zsolt Darvas and Guntram Wolff consider the options when major consolidations are needed after the fiscal support provided during the pandemic
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Preparing for the financial system of the future
Lael Brainard pits the case for the role a US CBDC could play in bolstering financial stability as other countries issue their own CBDCs
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Hope for the best, plan for the worst
Graham Bright considers the global trade landscape post pandemic, and with current tensions says we should hope for the best outcome and plan for the worst
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A lose-lose policy for global recovery
Joseph Stiglitz and Kevin Gallagher argue that the IMF surcharges worsen potential outcomes for both the borrowing country and its investors
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