PS congratulates Carmen M. Reinhart, a contributor since 2014, on her appointment to serve as vice president and chief economist of the World Bank. In this collection of recent commentaries, Reinhart addresses the COVID-19 pandemic and other pressing issues pertaining to the global economy.
May 15, 2020 Carmen M. Reinhart & Rob Subbaraman urge governments to cooperate on addressing supply-chain disruptions and refrain from protectionist measures.
May 6, 2020 Joseph E. Stiglitz, et al. urge private creditors to accept a proposal that many other crisis-hit economies will need as well.
Apr 13, 2020 Carmen M. Reinhart & Kenneth Rogoff urge multilateral, sovereign, and private lenders to recognize reality and minimize the risk of mass default.
Mar 23, 2020 Carmen M. Reinhart notes that even the 1918-19 influenza pandemic offers no guidance about the likely economic impact of COVID-19.
Sep 18, 2019 Carmen M. Reinhart & Vincent Reinhart point out that the Federal Reserve's mandate requires policies that boost Donald Trump's reelection chances.
May 6, 2019 Carmen M. Reinhart points out that policymakers who want to boost price growth or rein it in are wrestling with the same problem.
Apr 24, 2024 Anne O. Krueger
Apr 24, 2024 Brahma Chellaney
Apr 24, 2024 Peter G. Kirchschläger
Apr 24, 2024 Ana Palacio
From a long list of criminal indictments to unfavorable voter demographics, there is plenty standing between presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump and a second term in the White House. But a Trump victory in the November election remains a distinct possibility – and a cause for serious economic concern.
