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Robert H. Dugger

Robert H. Dugger

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Robert H. Dugger is Managing Partner at Hanover Provident Capital LLC.

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  1. The US Federal Reserve’s Debt Purchases Are a Warning
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    The US Federal Reserve’s Debt Purchases Are a Warning

    Mar 9, 2020 David Ahn & Robert H. Dugger urge policymakers to address new generation-spanning challenges with a wartime sense of urgency.

  2. Modern Monetary Inevitabilities
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    Modern Monetary Inevitabilities

    May 27, 2019 Robert H. Dugger thinks central-bank-financed stimulus will be the only option when the next major debt crisis arrives.

  3. The Dred Scott of Climate Change?
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    The Dred Scott of Climate Change?

    Nov 16, 2018 Robert H. Dugger argues that the US federal courts should recognize the constitutional rights of future generations.

  4. America’s Hidden Debt
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    America’s Hidden Debt

    Aug 24, 2018 Daniel Blitz & Robert H. Dugger warn that official budget measures ignore the liabilities associated with infrastructure and climate change.

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    PS Commentators’ Predictions for 2025

    PS editors

    Among the major issues that will dominate attention in the next 12 months are the future of multilateralism, the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the threats to global stability posed by geopolitical rivalries and Donald Trump’s second presidency. Advances in artificial intelligence, if regulated effectively, offer a glimmer of hope.

    asked PS contributors to identify the national and global trends to look out for in the coming year.
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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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