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Patrick Bolton

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Patrick Bolton, Professor of Finance at Imperial College London, is Senior Adviser to the Lazard Climate Center and a co-author (with Haizhou Huang) of Money Capital: New Monetary Principles for a More Prosperous Society (Princeton University Press, 2024).

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  1. Is China Facing a Deflationary Trap?
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    Is China Facing a Deflationary Trap?

    Oct 18, 2024 Patrick Bolton & Haizhou Huang consider what it will take for the government to break the cycle of declining spending and falling prices.

  2. Give Argentina a Break
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    Give Argentina a Break

    Jun 5, 2020 Patrick Bolton calls private-sector creditors' hardline stance on payments completely unreasonable in light of the pandemic.

  3. The Necessity of a Global Debt Standstill that Works
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    The Necessity of a Global Debt Standstill that Works

    Apr 23, 2020 Patrick Bolton, et al. say any repayment freeze to help emerging economies withstand COVID-19 must include all private creditors.

  4. How to Keep Central Banks Independent
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    How to Keep Central Banks Independent

    Jul 11, 2019 Patrick Bolton, et al. propose new measures to help monetary policymakers remain effective guardians of financial stability.

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    What Trump’s Return Means for Africa

    Adekeye Adebajo expects a continuation of America's longstanding attitude of benign neglect toward the continent.
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    The False Promise of “Responsible Mining”

    Chelsea Hodgkins lambasts a corporate-led voluntary global standard that would harm communities and pose risks for automakers.
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    A Baseline Scenario for the Global Economy in 2025

    Mohamed A. El-Erian

    In 2024, global geopolitics and national politics have undergone considerable upheaval, and the world economy has both significant weaknesses, including Europe and China, and notable bright spots, especially the US. In the coming year, the range of possible outcomes will broaden further.

    offers his predictions for the new year while acknowledging that the range of possible outcomes is widening.
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    A New Deal for Developing Countries

    William Ruto explains what climate-vulnerable Africa will need to strengthen their resilience and sustain economic growth.
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    Good Growth Requires Getting Public-Private Partnerships Right

    Mariana Mazzucato worries that a recently unveiled industrial strategy is not structured properly.
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    American Idiots

    J. Bradford DeLong considers the implications of Donald Trump and friends' effort to orchestrate an unnecessary government shutdown.
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    Putin’s Setbacks Are Cold Comfort for Europe

    Joschka Fischer considers the implications of Russia's loss in Syria and Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House.
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    Gender Apartheid Is a Crime Against Humanity

    Gordon Brown urges global policymakers to address the Afghan regime’s egregious violations of women and girls' rights.
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    The US Economy’s Trust Deficit

    Michael Spence considers the causes and consequences of Americans’ declining faith in media and government.

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