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double quotation mark 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
double quotation mark 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
double quotation mark 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
double quotation mark 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
double quotation mark 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
double quotation mark 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
double quotation mark 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
double quotation mark 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
double quotation mark Certain uncertainty in the US bond market Barry Eichengreen After two bad years for investors the ‘smart money’ is piling back in
double quotation mark 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
double quotation mark 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
double quotation mark 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
double quotation mark 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
double quotation mark Will the dollar keep its global dominance? The US needs to get its act together Barry Eichengreen The American position depends not only on relations with Russia, China and the Brics countries, but on fixing its own economic and political problems
double quotation mark Salvaging global democratic politics requires far-reaching economic reforms Joseph Stiglitz Resolving economic and political inequality is vital if we want people to reject authoritarianism
double quotation mark How can the US and China prevent a war? Nouriel Roubini The two countries need to pursue policies that will reduce economic tensions and foster cooperation
double quotation mark A US growth-inflation ‘soft landing’ is vital to solving the global economy puzzle Mohamed El-Erian Fed’s performance over next six months is key but challenges may be bigger than many analysts expect
double quotation mark Chinese economic slowdown is a result of debt supercycle Kenneth Rogoff Some blame falling global demand, but borrowing by government and property sector has held back growth
double quotation mark Is the era of zero interest rates gone for good? Jeffrey Frankel Cost of borrowing will probably stay elevated for foreseeable future, making it harder for governments to service debts
double quotation mark Would handing frozen Russian assets to Ukraine be better than reparations? Barry Eichengreen Seizing funds would help finance reconstruction and act as a deterrent, but it could let Putin paint himself as the victim
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