Across developed countries there is a growing perception that social progress has stalled. Paul Johnson, James Banks, Tim Besley, Richard Blundell, Angus Deaton, Robert Joyce, and Debra Satz argue that stronger economic growth, more dynamic labour markets, and policies that help opportunities take root are essential to tackling inequalities
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Andrew Bailey argues that modern central bank independence is well-defined for monetary policy but incomplete, and highlights the challenges for a central bank’s financial stability mandate
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Economic growth depends on free market policies. Patrick Minford argues that the UK’s economic stagnation is not caused by Brexit but by damaging government policies
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Andrew Bailey emphasises the need for robust international cooperation, supported by multilateral institutions, and why they need to be supported by an international rules-based system, setting out some of the conditions that help make this system work and what challenges they might face
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A reset in the relationship between the UK and the EU is underway. Ignacio García-Bercero recommends the main elements of the reset that would introduce a new dynamic into the EU-UK trade relationship
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Policymakers’ responses to global events have laid bare the challenges and trade-offs inherent in addressing monetary policy and financial stability shocks. Andrew Bailey discusses what lessons can be learnt
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The sanctions imposed have created significant uncertainty and complex compliance challenges. Brent Connor, John Pearson, Henrietta Worthington and Jaime Rosenberg write that businesses will need to ensure their compliance processes are in order and adapt to any further changes
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The UK has nearly 9 million people who are economically inactive. Jonathan Sharp discusses how AI technology can play a pivotal role in providing innovative solutions to help get people back into the workplace
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The global economy has seen a major financial crisis and a worldwide pandemic. Patrick Minford reviews the attempts to model these events and suggests policy conclusions
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Jon Cunliffe recalls Facebook’s announcement in 2019 that it was launching a digital currency, and discusses the three areas where this galvanised more urgent action by authorities
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