Otmar Issing
Otmar Issing, former chief economist and member of the board of the European Central Bank, is Honorary President of the Center for Financial Studies at Goethe University Frankfurt.
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Can the ECB Escape Its Own Trap?
Can the ECB Escape Its Own Trap?
Jun 7, 2023 Otmar Issing examines the policy dilemma facing central banks as they try to shrink their bloated balance sheets.
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The ECB’s Political Overreach
The ECB’s Political Overreach
Jul 27, 2022 Otmar Issing thinks a new asset-purchase program will push the central bank further into a domain where it doesn't belong.
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The High Stakes of Rising Inflation
The High Stakes of Rising Inflation
Nov 30, 2021 Otmar Issing warns that growing pressure on prices is a global phenomenon, posing a crucial test for central banks.
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The Return of Inflation?
The Return of Inflation?
Jul 16, 2021 Otmar Issing worries that central banks are ignoring potential new sources of upward price pressure and uncertainty.
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The MMT Myth
The MMT Myth
Nov 3, 2020 Otmar Issing explains why Modern Monetary Theory amounts to (poisonous) old wine in a new bottle.
