As the world convenes to address climate change, it may take sticks as well as carrots to meet emissions targets. Tariffs on laggard nations
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The True Costs of Government Spending
While all politicians exaggerate, US President Joe Biden’s claim that his proposed $3.5 trillion spending package “costs zero dollars”
China Must Restore Growth
Evergrande has exposed China’s fundamental growth vulnerability—an excessive reliance on debt. Structural reform is required now more
Ending Hunger Sustainably
Ending hunger, malnutrition and food insecurity is not at odds with custody of the planet. Data, technology and public-private partnership
The Hinge of History
Is there intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? Perhaps. But as a species, we must do our utmost to ensure our survival. Ridding poverty
Germany’s New Beginning
German voters have voted for a fresh start to confront the challenges of the twenty-first century.
Preventing an Evergrande Confidence Crisis in China
A looming default by the Chinese property developer Evergrande has sent shock waves through global capital markets. The Chinese government
The Right War for the US and China
Either everyone wins the fight against climate change, or no one does. So, while the world’s great powers – especially the United States
Taming the Stagflationary Winds
Rising inflation and declining growth are more likely to be a part of the global economy’s upcoming journey than features of its destination.
Will the BRICS Ever Grow Up?
Finding viable solutions for managing the fossil-fuel industry’s decline is now more critical than ever. A Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation
The Case for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Finding viable solutions for managing the fossil-fuel industry’s decline is now more critical than ever. A Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation
Tailor-Made Economic Remedies
Rich countries can experiment with unorthodox policies. The latitude for developing countries is much smaller. Copycat economic policies could
Breaking Bad Bond Buying
It is understandable why a central bank would print money to purchase assets at the height of a financial crisis. But continuing such policies
The Stagflation Threat Is Real
There is a growing consensus that the US economy’s inflationary pressures and growth challenges are attributable largely to temporary supply
Biden’s Cruel Summer
Might Afghanistan derail President Biden’s domestic policy agenda? Foreign policy setbacks sometimes do—and sometimes don’t. Much depends
COVID and the Conservative Economic Crack-up
Free-market advocates have been unable to stem the erosion of intellectual and public confidence in their arguments. Two prominent economists,
Why Nation-Building Failed in Afghanistan
The US never built back Afghanistan better. The exit was doomed from the beginning.
Time for the Fed to Act
The Fed cannot indefinitely deny links between money and inflation. The time to change course has arrived.
Continuity or Change?
As Angela Merkel leaves office, Europe faces change. Or perhaps not. Either way, difficult decisions await.
Are Economists in Love with Tough Love?
Vigorous economic competition certainly has a place in today’s world. But economists may currently be overly reliant on this default approach,
The Dangers of Decoupling
With Sino-American relations increasingly coming to resemble the geopolitical dynamics of the original Cold War, the world is heading toward
Tackling Climate Change Together
Successfully mitigating climate change this century will take a joined up effort by all countries—rich, middle income and poor.
Are US Corporations Above the Law?
By siding with major food corporations over six Malian former child slaves who were seeking compensation under US tort laws, the US Supreme
The Pandemic Opportunity
With so much of “normal” social and economic life put on hold by the coronavirus pandemic, there is no better time to consider new approaches