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Trump would make the US economy weaker, less competitive and less equal Joseph Stiglitz Former president offers blank cheque to coal and oil, and cosies up to billionaires such as Elon Musk and Peter Thiel
Trump would pull out of Paris climate treaty again – and Harris faces tough choices Barry Eichengreen If elected, the Democrat is likely to face a trade-off over manufacturing jobs and economic independence from China
Why have US shares, gold and the dollar been soaring? Jeffrey Frankel The emergence of artificial intelligence has pushed the tech sector to all-time highs, but other assets have risen, too
Labour’s growth strategy: the devil lies not in planning, but in implementation Mohamed El-Erian The party’s roadmap must favour comprehensive reforms, carried out at the same time, and sooner rather than later
It doesn’t make sense: why US tariffs on Chinese cleantech risk the green transition Jeffrey Frankel Global demand for renewable energy is surging so why make solar panels, wind turbines and EVs dearer for western consumers?
Why policymakers are more likely to risk high inflation during periods of economic uncertainty Kenneth Rogoff Central banks may not aim for such an outcome but will probably adjust interest rate decisions in a way that makes it more likely than deep recession
Higher interest rates make government debt unviable as an economic solution Kenneth Rogoff Big economies such as the US must change fiscal policy as the realities of debt and inflation bite
Joe Biden has just dealt a big defeat to big tech Joseph Stiglitz US president’s new executive order is an important step towards protecting sensitive personal data
The US stock markets are booming. But why? Kenneth Rogoff Buoyed by the AI boom there seems no end in sight for the rally but there is little reason to believe it can last
Is AI really the biggest threat when our world is guided more by human stupidity? Nouriel Roubini There is both hope and hype for what artificial intelligence can do for growth – if politicians can tame its destructive potential
Don’t count on a soft landing for the world economy – turbulence is ahead Kenneth Rogoff Experts seem optimistic but events in China, Europe and the US suggest risks are still tilted to the downside
Russia must be held accountable over Ukraine – we should seize its assets Joseph Stiglitz and Andrew Kosenko After the EU and US failed to agree aid packages, we must send a clear message to regimes waging wars
The global economy is poised for another tumultuous year in 2024 Kenneth Rogoff High interest rates, a slowdown in China and a possible Trump victory could make for a rocky year
Higher interest rates are here to stay, so we need a rethink Kenneth Rogoff Even if inflation falls, soaring debt levels, deglobalisation and populist pressures will have an impact
Did the US Federal Reserve rein in inflation? Possibly Jeffrey Frankel Some credit the Fed and Joe Biden for America’s relatively painless escape from inflation. It’s not a simple answer
Certain uncertainty in the US bond market Barry Eichengreen After two bad years for investors the ‘smart money’ is piling back in
Why have emerging markets not spiralled into a debt crisis? Kenneth Rogoff Mexico, Brazil, South Africa and Turkey have shown economic resilience despite wave of defaults
Industrial policy is back – should we welcome government intervention? Barry Eichengreen Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act spurred similar efforts worldwide, but care must be taken when targeting subsidies
Bank capital rules alone won’t stop failures – supervision is vital Howard Davies The US Fed is planning tough reforms, but earlier intervention could have prevented collapses at Silicon Valley Bank and others
What green finance needs to speed the global transition to a net zero economy Nouriel Roubini and Reza Bundy Cop28 offers an opportunity to rethink how we can develop investments that are profitable, liquid and easily accessible
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