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Markus Brunnermeier

Markus Brunnermeier

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Markus Brunnermeier is Professor of Economics and Director of the Bendheim Center for Finance at Princeton University.

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  1. Europe's Moral Obligation to Boycott Russian Energy
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    Europe's Moral Obligation to Boycott Russian Energy

    Mar 23, 2022 Harold James, et al. think the European Union's credibility as an exponent of soft power is facing the ultimate test in Ukraine.

  2. Who’s Right on Inflation?
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    Who’s Right on Inflation?

    Mar 1, 2021 Harold James, et al. show that the brewing debate about the threat of unanchored expectations is falling into a familiar pattern.

  3. Development Zones for Syrian Refugees
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    Development Zones for Syrian Refugees

    Dec 7, 2015 Markus Brunnermeier, et al. propose EU-funded facilities that would offer economic opportunities in neighboring countries.

  4. Making Sense of the Swiss Shock
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    Making Sense of the Swiss Shock

    Jan 17, 2015 Markus Brunnermeier & Harold James apply some historical lessons to Switzerland's abrupt decision to abandon the franc's euro peg.

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    What Trump’s Return Means for Africa

    Adekeye Adebajo expects a continuation of America's longstanding attitude of benign neglect toward the continent.
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    The False Promise of “Responsible Mining”

    Chelsea Hodgkins lambasts a corporate-led voluntary global standard that would harm communities and pose risks for automakers.
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    A Baseline Scenario for the Global Economy in 2025

    Mohamed A. El-Erian

    In 2024, global geopolitics and national politics have undergone considerable upheaval, and the world economy has both significant weaknesses, including Europe and China, and notable bright spots, especially the US. In the coming year, the range of possible outcomes will broaden further.

    offers his predictions for the new year while acknowledging that the range of possible outcomes is widening.
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    A New Deal for Developing Countries

    William Ruto explains what climate-vulnerable Africa will need to strengthen their resilience and sustain economic growth.
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    Good Growth Requires Getting Public-Private Partnerships Right

    Mariana Mazzucato worries that a recently unveiled industrial strategy is not structured properly.
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    American Idiots

    J. Bradford DeLong considers the implications of Donald Trump and friends' effort to orchestrate an unnecessary government shutdown.
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    Putin’s Setbacks Are Cold Comfort for Europe

    Joschka Fischer considers the implications of Russia's loss in Syria and Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House.
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    Gender Apartheid Is a Crime Against Humanity

    Gordon Brown urges global policymakers to address the Afghan regime’s egregious violations of women and girls' rights.
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    The US Economy’s Trust Deficit

    Michael Spence considers the causes and consequences of Americans’ declining faith in media and government.

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