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Jason Schenker, John Lewis Gaddis, Angela Stent, Alan Gin:The second Cold War is already beginning, experts say, and many of the battles are being fought with economic weaponsJust 60 years ago, the U.S. and the Soviet Union were at the height of a Cold War that nearly resulted in nuclear warfare. Today, experts say, the U.S. and its old foe, now Russia, are headed into another one. But it won't be the same. |
Fri, Mar 25, 2022 | CNBC![]() |
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Warren Coats:The Empire and the DollarIn our multicurrency world, the U.S. dollar is widely used for pricing internationally traded goods, for international payments, and for denominating the assets governments and companies hold as reserves. Why is that and what are its implications for U.S. behavior? What would a better system look like? |
Mon, Mar 28, 2022 | https://wcoats.blog/![]() |
William Rhodes and John Lipsky:Act now to prevent a new sovereign debt crisis in the developing worldSince late February, the world’s attention has been focused on Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. However, some of the most damaging economic and financial impacts of this act of aggression will be felt by non oil-exporting developing economies in Africa, Asia and Latin America. |
Wed, Mar 23, 2022 | Financial Times![]() |
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Tomicah Tillemann, Chief Policy Officer:Biden's 'Breakthrough' Crypto Executive OrderFormer Andreessen Horowitz Head of Global Policy Tomicah Tillemann, now taking part in Katie Haun's new crypto firm, joins Emily Chang and Bloomberg's Sonali Basak for a deep dive into U.S. President Joe Biden's crypto executive order and why he thinks it is a "breakthrough moment for democracy." He also shares his views on the role of crypto in the war in Ukraine, and how it is revolutionizing humanitarian aid efforts. |
Wed, Mar 16, 2022 | Bloomberg Technology |
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Mark Sobel, US Chairman, OMFIF:Ukraine conflict cripples G20 but unifies G7Russia’s invasion of Ukraine crystallises key shifts underway in global governance. Among others, it will cripple the G20 and elevate the G7. |
Wed, Mar 9, 2022 | OMFIF![]() |
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Herman Mulder:IFI’s as Game Changers for a new EconomyBy: Herman Mulder, Former ABN AMRO Bank; co-initiator of the 2003 Equator Principles; Chair True Price, Impact Economy Foundation; Chair SDG Netherlands. |
Tue, Mar 8, 2022 | The Bretton Woods Committee![]() |
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Gary Kleiman:War-Torn Country Banking Systems Beg RepairSmall policy decisions and temporary fixes are often offered at the beginning of a conflict, but IFIs need to begin making larger reforms sooner instead of postponing them. This way, economic systems can heal holistically instead of receiving temporary band-aids. |
Thu, Mar 3, 2022 | The Bretton Woods Committee![]() |
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Warren Coats:SanctionsAbout 5 days ago, on February 24, Russia illegally and without provocation and cause attacked the sovereign country of Ukraine. It is in everyone’s interest (with the exception of the military industrial complex) to end the fighting and establish a sustainable peace as quickly as possible. |
Mon, Feb 28, 2022 | The Bretton Woods Committee![]() |
Meg Lundsager and Mark Sobel:US must strengthen IMF at February G20 meetingG20 finance ministers and central bank governors gather on 17-18 February for their first meeting of the year under the Indonesian presidency. Amid high-profile topics including global macro discussions about inflation, key issues beneath the surface could challenge the International Monetary Fund’s global leadership role. |
Thu, Feb 10, 2022 | OMFIF![]() |
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Daniel Alpert:Dan Alpert on Current Trends and Tensions in the US EconomyDan Alpert is an investment banker and a founding Managing Partner of Westwood Capital. He also regularly writes and speaks on big macro-structural issues. Dan joins David Beckworth on Macro Musings to discuss recent macroeconomic events. |
Mon, Feb 7, 2022 | MACRO Musings |