
Willem H. Buiter
Willem H. Buiter, a former chief economist at Citibank and former member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England, is an independent economic adviser.
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Is the Fed’s Negative Capital a Problem?
Is the Fed’s Negative Capital a Problem?
Sep 28, 2023 Willem H. Buiter thinks not, but recommends a reform designed to ensure that it does not become one in the future.
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Public Accounting for Public Accountability
Public Accounting for Public Accountability
Aug 30, 2023 Willem H. Buiter highlights serious flaws in current approaches to measuring public-sector net worth.
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Why US Taxes Must Increase
Why US Taxes Must Increase
Jun 28, 2023 Willem H. Buiter sees no other option for putting the country on a sustainable debt trajectory in the years ahead.
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The Overwhelming Case for CBDCs
The Overwhelming Case for CBDCs
Apr 18, 2023 Willem H. Buiter thinks the return of declining real interest rates will force central banks into the twenty-first century.
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Price Stability vs. Financial Stability?
Price Stability vs. Financial Stability?
Mar 20, 2023 Willem H. Buiter thinks central banks can achieve both, despite the occurrence of a liquidity crisis amid high inflation.