Lawrence H. Summers
Lawrence H. Summers was Chief Economist of the World Bank (1991-93), US Secretary of the Treasury (1999-2001), Director of the US National Economic Council (2009-10), and President of Harvard University (2001-06), where he is currently University Professor.
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A New Chance for the World Bank
A New Chance for the World Bank
Oct 10, 2022 Lawrence H. Summers calls for reforms focused on crisis response, post-conflict reconstruction, and the green transition.
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Debt Relief Is the Most Effective Pandemic Aid
Debt Relief Is the Most Effective Pandemic Aid
Apr 15, 2020 Gordon Brown & Lawrence H. Summers call for a two-year moratorium on payments for every emerging and developing economy that needs help.
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Can a Political-Economy Vicious Circle Be Avoided?
Can a Political-Economy Vicious Circle Be Avoided?
Dec 26, 2019 Lawrence H. Summers sees the US presidential election in November as the year's most important decision worldwide.
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Whither Central Banking?
Whither Central Banking?
Aug 23, 2019 Lawrence H. Summers & Anna Stansbury say that monetary policymakers should finally admit their impotence in the face of secular stagnation.
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When Hindsight Is Not 20/20
When Hindsight Is Not 20/20
Sep 24, 2018 Lawrence H. Summers responds to Rob Johnson and George Soros's recent critique of post-2008 US economic policy.