Tag: Macroeconomics
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Fed v. ECB interest rates: which are better?
Looking into how two giants across the Atlantic compare.
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Deep dive: did monetary policy cause the Great Depression?
The Wall Street Crash of 1929 set off one of the largest market panics in modern history. What made the Great Depression Great, however, was monetary policy.
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The power of words
From ancient Greek rhetoricians to the modern-day everyman, words and the art of expression have been used for millennia as the precursor to communication. They have also shaped history.
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The story of how I (almost) met Christine Lagarde
Articles and opinion pieces are fun to write – and read, I hope. They offer food for thought, arouse different emotions and give a glimpse into the workings of the global economy and international political landscape. However, focusing too much on analysing data and economic trends may sometimes stray us away from what truly defines…
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A case of failed politics
Last week, the Biden administration announced a wave of trade barriers aimed at Chinese manufacturers. The real casualty will be the climate.
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Visual guide to the euro area economy
The following data is sourced from either the statistical office of the European Union (Eurostat) or the ECB. The graphs and most of the text were originally created by the author for another work. A picture is worth a thousand words Finding the time to read the latest economic reports and analyses can be a…
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Why central banks are so reluctant to cut rates
Should tight financing conditions that are thwarting economic growth be lifted? As inflation keeps plummeting, cutting rates is a question of «when», not «if».
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Near-zero rates not doing the trick? Try negative interest rates
Whilst most central banks in the world are flirting with cutting interest rates, last week the Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised rates for the first time in 17 years – leaving its negative interest rate policy behind.
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Taiwan’s election is a tale of balance of (economic) power
Taiwan’s election results are in – Xi Jinping will not be happy. Late last evening in Taipei, Lai Ching-te emerged victorious in Taiwan’s high-profile elections (Jan 13th, 2023). The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) led by first-time president Mr. Lai will remain in power, having won 40% of the vote. The DPP is seen as a…
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The rockstar president who is rocking Argentina’s economy
A deep-dive into the underlying economic conditions in Argentina. Last month, the Argentine primaries elected far-right free-market anarchist Javier Milei as the country’s president. With a majority of over 55% of the votes, the former economist captivated the hearts of millions through his unorthodox demeanor and rhetoric. His promise? Fixing Argentina’s economy. Argentina: an economic…
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