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Emerging markets need support to avoid a ‘lost decade’ (written by Megan Greene)
The IMF must use its firepower to stave off a debt crisis in poorer nations.
Consider a debt for vaccines program (written by William R. Rhodes)
Such plans may help reduce currency mismatches in jab distribution, reduce the need for “new money” and avoid overloading balance sheets with unsustainable pre-existing debt.
The Threats to Recovery (written by William R. Rhodes)
Many of the monetary and fiscal measures in advanced economies over the past 12 months were necessary and unavoidable. But as policymakers eye a possible recovery in 2021-22, they must be vigilant about the side effects of prolonged stimulus.
In a pandemic, a conference becomes extraordinary (written by Megan Greene)
The euphoria of even brief in-person meetings shows how much we’ve missed.
Scotland's future: Denmark or theme park? (interview with Mark Blyth)
In this podcast, Mark Blyth takes apart the British economy and looks forward to a Scottish democracy.
Opinion: Stimulus checks are so 19th Century: Give Americans automatic, electronic cash (written by Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth penned this article on COVID-19 stimulus money and the idea that checks should be electronic.
Market Mania (interview with Mark Blyth)
In this radio interview, Mark Blyth explains the populist lingo around the GameStop situation on Wall Street, Robinhood and other day traders, and more.
Wall Street and the Short Selling Revolution Part 2 (interview with Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth appears on this podcast segment to discuss the "day-trading" insurrectionists to uncover who is actually in control, what human emotions are unleashed by the markets and what it all means for politics and economics.
If There’s No Fear of Inflation, Why is GOP Against More Stimulus? (interview with Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth appears in this podcast segment with Rana Foroohar to discuss, "If there were a real fear of inflation, there wouldn’t be such an appetite for long term government debt at what amounts to a negative interest rate."
The economy leaving Trump (commentary by Mark Blyth) *In Spanish
Mark Blyth provided commentary in this article on how trade will inevitably change as Trump's presidency comes to an end.
Hocus-Pocus? (co-authored by Mark Blyth)
This article provides a debate on "the age of magic money" - or the idea that COVID-19 stimulus checks have altered the economy in a drastic way.
PERC Podcast with Mark Blyth - Angrynomics (interview with Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth joins PERC director Will Davies to discuss his new book 'Angrynomics' (co-authored with Eric Lonergan).
When Scotland Rises (interview with Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth appeared in this podcast episode, discussing the economics of Scottish Independence and what’s ahead for Scotland, Ireland and England.
Three economic lessons for Joe Biden from Donald Trump (written by Megan Greene)
Whatever you may think of the outgoing administration, there are still some useful takeaways.
Central banks are swimming against the tide on inflation (written by Megan Greene)
Megan Greene, economics commentator at the Financial Times and Rhodes Center affiliate and US Economics Editor for the Financial Times, argues that central banks need to adopt new tools in light of historically low inflation rates.
Peter Andreas interviewed in the New York Times
The New York Times interviewed Peter Andreas, John Hay professor of international studies, about his new book, Killer High: A History of War in Six Drugs. The Times calls his book a “complement and counterpoint to enduring fables and simplistic accounts surrounding wars and nations you may think you know… it offers a fascinating interpretive lens for drugs’ roles in making war and, in turn, wars’ roles in spreading drugs around the world.”
Democrats Stuck Between “BlackRock and a Hard Place” (interview with Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth appeared in this podcast interview alongside Rana Foroohar.
Why financial policymakers are still fighting the last war (written by Megan Greene)
The pandemic has exacerbated the aftershocks of the 2008 crisis.
Mark Blyth in this article, "When the pandemic subsides, the fight for the economy begins in earnest."
The Super Fans Of American Politics (Mark Blyth cited)
This article cites Mark Blyth's new book, Angrynomics.
Fear is a more potent weapon than we know in the fight against Covid (written by Megan Greene)
The worst phase of the pandemic may well be upon us, but if people are vigilant the damage can be limited.
America deserves a raise: Why Biden should prioritize a $15 minimum wage (written by Andrew Schrank)
Andrew Schrank penned this article on why one of President-elect Biden’s first legislative priorities should be a substantial increase in the federal minimum wage.
Healing Our Angry World With Angrynomics: In Conversation With Prof. Mark Blyth
In this interview, Mark Blyth discusses the rise of angry populism across the world and the solutions proposed in his book ‘Angrynomics’.