Barry Eichengreen
Barry Eichengreen, Professor of Economics and Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley, is a former senior policy adviser at the International Monetary Fund. He is the author of many books, including In Defense of Public Debt (Oxford University Press, 2021).
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Resetting US-China Economic Relations
Resetting US-China Economic Relations
Sep 10, 2024 Barry Eichengreen hopes that political will on both sides catches up with the opporunities for cooperation that now exist.
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America’s Climate Election
America’s Climate Election
Aug 12, 2024 Barry Eichengreen foresees a difficult tradeoff for Kamala Harris if she wins the US presidency – and a disaster if she loses.
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Unlocking IMF Reform
Unlocking IMF Reform
Jul 17, 2024 Barry Eichengreen writes that the key is a governance overhaul combined with a renewed focus on the Fund’s core mission.
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America’s Debt Is Both Sustainable and a Problem
America’s Debt Is Both Sustainable and a Problem
Jun 11, 2024 Barry Eichengreen assesses the IMF’s latest annual review of the US economy and the risks to the Fund’s sanguine predictions.
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The Dilemmas of the Dollar
The Dilemmas of the Dollar
May 13, 2024 Barry Eichengreen asks whether anything can or should be done about the greenback's strength, especially against Asian currencies.