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Articles and analyses from the INET community on the key economic questions of our time.
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Monetary Finance: Mechanics & Complications
Eight years after the 2008 crisis the global economy is still stuck with low growth, too low inflation, and rising debt burdens. Massive monetary stimulus has failed to generate adequate demand, and some commentators suggest that we are “out of ammunition” with which to counter deflationary pressures.
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Debate: How is the Greek rescue package being spent?
Despite using different methodologies, a number of scholars agree that most of the ‘bailout’ money is going to Greece’s foreign creditors
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Independence vs. Accountability in the Evolution of the Fed
Peter Conti Brown’s new book explores and debunks a powerful meme shaping public understanding of the role of the Fed