Economics & Finance

Barry Eichengreen argues that while the incoming administration could certainly weaken the greenback, the US would not benefit.

Joseph E. Stiglitz & Mark Weisbrot call for a new issuance of the International Monetary Fund’s international reserve asset.

Daron Acemoglu highlights some underappreciated risks of policies like the United States’ H-1B visa program.

Dani Rodrik argues that import duties are neither an all-purpose tool, as Donald Trump believes, nor a purposeless one.

Yi Fuxian thinks that China will have to shift its focus from running trade surpluses to strengthening the middle class.

Joseph E. Stiglitz points out that no amount of bluster or strong-arming can overcome the laws of arithmetic.

Anne O. Krueger highlights the need for an international framework that prevents prolonged restructuring negotiations.

Raghuram G. Rajan thinks poorer countries should be exploring new growth models, regardless of whether a new trade war erupts.