Maurice Obstfeld
Maurice Obstfeld, a former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund, is Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and Professor of Economics Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley.
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Trump’s Inflationary Triple Threat
Trump’s Inflationary Triple Threat
Nov 22, 2024 Maurice Obstfeld warns that the incoming administration’s agenda would weaken the Fed and destabilize the financial system.
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Donald Trump’s Tariffs Would Hurt US Workers and Businesses
Donald Trump’s Tariffs Would Hurt US Workers and Businesses
Oct 22, 2024 Maurice Obstfeld shows why targeting an overall reduction in imports would reduce America’s real wages and national income.
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America’s Deficit Attention Disorder
America’s Deficit Attention Disorder
Aug 5, 2024 Maurice Obstfeld thinks the accumulation of public debt is a far more urgent problem than the trade balance.
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The Dangers of a US Capital Inflow Tax
The Dangers of a US Capital Inflow Tax
Jun 14, 2024 Maurice Obstfeld worries that a little-known, highly costly method of deficit reduction is gaining political traction.
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Trump’s Plans for the Fed Would Revive 1970s-Style Inflation
Trump’s Plans for the Fed Would Revive 1970s-Style Inflation
May 8, 2024 Maurice Obstfeld thinks the presumptive GOP nominee’s policies reflect an outdated understanding of the economy.
