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Is the World Ready For the Next Downturn?
In a provocative interview, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers recently warned that developed world policymakers are ill-prepared for the next recession. More than a dozen prominent economic strategists offer their thoughts, followed by a response from Summers.
Featuring commentary from Stephen Axilrod, Dean Baker, Robert J. Barbera, Jared Bernstein, Scott K.H. Bessent, J. Alfred Broaddus, Thomas Ferguson, Jason Furman, James K. Galbraith, Austan Goolsbee, Thomas Mayer, Allen Sinai, Lawrence H. Summers, and Jean-Claude Trichet.
An exclusive interview by TIE Editor and Founder David Smick with U.S. Treasury Undersecretary for International Affairs David Malpass.
What to Make of the Global Dollar Shortage?
The global shortage of dollars has wreaked havoc on emerging market economies, particularly in Latin America. At a time of huge global trade tensions, would a Chinese turn to further currency depreciation be like throwing a match on the world’s stock of political kerosene?
Featuring commentary from William R. Cline, Bernard Connolly, Richard N. Cooper, Barry Eichengreen, Mohamed A. El-Erian, Joseph E. Gagnon, Richard Jerram, Steven B. Kamin, Desmond Lachman, Jim O’Neill, Adam S. Posen, William R. White, and Chen Zhao.
The Weak Link
The world ignores emerging markets at its peril.
China’s America Problem
Washington's attitude toward China is quickly changing.
China’s Weak Currency Conundrum
China finds itself between a rock and a hard place.
How the German ship of state got hit by Trump’s torpedoes.
Trump Economics Lesson
He misunderstands the U.S. current account.
Why Expert Economic Forecasts Are Often Wrong
Analysts ignore the regulatory issue.
Fed Wakeup Call
Is it time to reconsider long-held assumptions?
Off the News
Trump Fed bashing, China milestones, the cost of Trump’s Trade war.
View from the Beltway
Will Donald Trump meet Wile E. Coyote? Rubin's Rule meets Trump tweets.