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Isabella Weber & Gregor Semieniuk propose a framework to limit inflationary and recessionary pressures amid an intensifying global energy crisis

Isabella Weber & Gregor Semieniuk propose a framework to limit inflationary and recessionary pressures amid an intensifying global energy crisis

Mohamed El-Erian argues that in a world of frequent and violent shocks, the first step is to stop yearning for the past

Mohamed El-Erian argues that in a world of frequent and violent shocks, the first step is to stop yearning for the past

Barry Eichengreen compares the US currency's global trajectory to that of the Roman denarius under Emperor Nero

Barry Eichengreen compares the US currency's global trajectory to that of the Roman denarius under Emperor Nero

Robin Hu points out that US policies meant to bifurcate the global economy are actually producing the opposite effect

Robin Hu points out that US policies meant to bifurcate the global economy are actually producing the opposite effect

Dambisa Moyo observes that while geopolitical turmoil drives up prices today, AI could drag them down in the coming years

Dambisa Moyo observes that while geopolitical turmoil drives up prices today, AI could drag them down in the coming years

Keyu Jin assesses China's 15th Five-Year Plan, the first to place higher domestic consumption at the top of their agenda

Keyu Jin assesses China's 15th Five-Year Plan, the first to place higher domestic consumption at the top of their agenda

Mohamed El-Erian warns the US that despite it's strengths, their economy will not remain insulated from the Iran war's adverse spillovers

Mohamed El-Erian warns the US that despite it's strengths, their economy will not remain insulated from the Iran war's adverse spillovers

Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan warns that America's current policies are turning manageable problems into full-blown macroeconomic crises

Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan warns that America's current policies are turning manageable problems into full-blown macroeconomic crises

Stephen Roach laments Chinese government officials' willingness to engage in frank and open economic policy discussions

Stephen Roach laments Chinese government officials' willingness to engage in frank and open economic policy discussions

Michael Strain argues that the benefits of substantial gains from AI adoption would outweigh the costs in most advanced economies

Michael Strain argues that the benefits of substantial gains from AI adoption would outweigh the costs in most advanced economies

Eswar Prasad considers the economic, financial, and societal implications of digital currencies and payment systems

Eswar Prasad considers the economic, financial, and societal implications of digital currencies and payment systems

Desmond Lachman explains why the US is particularly poorly positioned to weather a food- and energy-price shock

Desmond Lachman explains why the US is particularly poorly positioned to weather a food- and energy-price shock

Simon Johnson thinks the Iran regime is leveraging the pain of soaring energy costs against the looming US midterm elections

Simon Johnson thinks the Iran regime is leveraging the pain of soaring energy costs against the looming US midterm elections

Brian Judge warns that the financial system is increasingly exposed to complex deals that few can assess

Brian Judge warns that the financial system is increasingly exposed to complex deals that few can assess

Yu Yongding explains why fiscal expansion to finance noninflationary spending would help China meet its GDP targets

Yu Yongding explains why fiscal expansion to finance noninflationary spending would help China meet its GDP targets