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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…

10 months ago

The economic impact of European capital market integration

Economic growth in Europe continues to trail behind that of the US, largely due to smaller productivity gains. A key…

10 months ago

How AI chatbots can improve voter information

Citizens need clear, accessible information to make informed decisions, but today’s digital landscape can be overwhelming. This column tests whether…

10 months ago

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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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.…

10 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…

10 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,…

10 months ago