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The hidden repercussions of public debt in the West
Europe and the U.S. share a common commitment to monetization: their central banks buy much of the debt issued by the government. However, while the share of European bonds in the hands of non-European investors is limited, the portion of U.S. Treasuries held abroad is significant. GIS economic expert Enrico Colombatto answers whether this is a problem that makes American public finance particularly vulnerable.
Covid-19 and Leviathan – the German case
Large parts of the world are still in the grip of severe economic and health crises. Many hope that, with effective vaccines, both issues will abate. But there is a serious risk that the pandemic will have brought about lasting changes in governance. In Germany, the level of government intervention ...
The ‘Great Reset’: Prospects and risks
The “Great Reset,” a blueprint of wide-ranging changes meant to lead to a greener and fairer society, is gaining momentum. It proposes an ambitious redesign of today’s economic system, in which civil society would hold the business sector accountable. However, to accomplish such aims would require several policies that could ...
The end of central banking as we know it
The new Executive Board of the European Central Bank has shown remarkable unity under President Christine Lagarde’s leadership, even during the bitter trials of the 2020 pandemic. However, the team will face challenges. With respected economists working for her, the president – a lawyer and politician – could find herself ...
Freedom besieged
Even before Covid-19 struck, many governments had dangerously high debt levels. Now that they have been given a new excuse to spend, the public sector is becoming even more bloated. Such a strategy will prove unsustainable in the long run, and inflation will inevitably appear. But meanwhile, states keep on ...
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