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The Myth of the Independent Central Bank

Frances Coppola

The Myth of the Independent Central Bank

Nobel Laureate Christopher Sims argues that since fiscal policy guarantees the value of fiat money, central banks can never be truly independent of governmentNobel Laureate Christopher Sims argues that since fiscal policy guarantees the value of fiat money, central banks can never be truly independent of government

On the Future of the Euro Area

Benjamin Schäfer

On the Future of the Euro Area

#LiNoEcon participant Benjamin Schäfer suggests ways to overcome the weaknesses in Europe's monetary union#LiNoEcon participant Benjamin Schäfer suggests ways to overcome the weaknesses in Europe's monetary union

Rene Tapsoba

Low Inflation Luxury

Is the 2% inflation target a luxury for the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)?