As recession takes hold in Europe, the US recovery falters, and emerging-market growth weakens, central bankers - especially at the Fed and ECB - are being pressed into action to shore up the global economy. But whether they can foster sustainable recovery – and, if so, how – is a matter of intense debate. Project Syndicate's economists consider the options.
Central Banks in the Firing Line
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Can Draghi Be Believed?
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Is Inflation Returning?
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Aug 29, 2012 Martin Feldstein
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Europe’s Solidarity Imperative
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Aug 9, 2012 Peter Sutherland
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How Long for Low Rates?
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Aug 7, 2012 Kenneth Rogoff
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Mario Draghi’s Guns of August
Mario Draghi’s Guns of August
Aug 1, 2012 Kemal Derviş
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Standards for Non-Standard Monetary Policy
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Jul 14, 2012 Jean-Claude Trichet
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