World-renowned thinkers and leaders address the defining political, economic, scientific, and cultural developments of the previous 12 months and suggest what to expect in 2018.
Dec 20, 2017 Joseph E. Stiglitz predicts that growth will continue to pick up worldwide in 2018, but that longer-term dangers are looming.
Dec 21, 2017 Raghuram G. Rajan assesses the track record of unconventional monetary policies now that reliance on them is diminishing.
Dec 21, 2017 Angus Deaton identifies several factors behind the stagnation of median wages and soaring incomes at the top.
Dec 21, 2017 Alex Friedman identifies legacy risks from a decade of unconventional measures that central banks will soon roll back.
Dec 21, 2017 Lawrence H. Summers foresees a catatrophic political scenario if a financial crisis erupts or a recession takes hold.
Dec 21, 2017 Elmar Brok suggests how Europe should cope with Donald Trump’s wayward and destructive presidency.
Dec 21, 2017 Minxin Pei suggests that China’s president has not consolidated his power to the extent that many observers believe.
Dec 21, 2017 Janine R. Wedel says offical corruption and misconduct are a key factor driving upheavals around the world.
Dec 21, 2017 Kevin Rudd thinks the US administration’s “America First” policies will end up putting America last in the region.
Dec 21, 2017 Radek Sikorski explains the appeal of populism across the West, and proposes a policy agenda for combating it.
