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Reaching the public: How direct central bank communication anchors citizens’ inflation expectations

While the inflation expectations of professional forecasters and firms are well anchored around inflation targets, the inflation expectations of citizens…

3 months ago

Easy money, easy spending: A new take on the resource curse

When wealth or income suddenly increases, colloquially referred to as ‘easy money’, this may be directed towards unproductive use, referred…

3 months ago

When aid kills: How foreign assistance can fuel political violence

Western donors drastically cut foreign aid in 2025, reigniting the familiar debate over whether aid works. This column examines how…

3 months ago

Prudential instruments and the recent inflationary episode

Since the Global Crisis, prudential instruments to address financial stability concerns have been enhanced and broadly adopted across countries. Using…

3 months ago

Unpacking US tech valuations: An agnostic assessment

The recent performance of the largest US tech companies has raised concerns about the risk of a stock market bubble.…

3 months ago

Loose monetary policy, dollar depreciation, and debt sustainability: Do not forget Venice

History suggests that using lax monetary policy and a weaker currency to address debt sustainability is a dangerous game. This…

3 months ago

Tariffs and US dollar depreciations: Not so surprising after all

To many, the US dollar depreciation following the ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcement on 2 April 2025 defied conventional wisdom. However,…

3 months ago

Detecting potentially harmful workplace practice

Businesses use checklists to exercise managerial control and ensure quality, but excessive bureaucracy can frustrate skilled workers and reduce morale.…

3 months ago

The aftermath of tariffs

The tariff spree during the first 100 days of the second Trump administration created a bewildering economic policy chaos, disrupting…

3 months ago

From Hospitals to Communities: How to Expand Mental Health Access

Strategic investments in financing reforms, workforce capacity, community care, and digital innovation for mental health care can deliver substantial social…

3 months ago