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Is Economic Policy Ready for the Next Crisis?

Phil Thornton

Is Economic Policy Ready for the Next Crisis?

At #LiNoEcon, three Nobel Laureates explored economists’ understanding of how policies on taxes, public spending and interest rates work together in a time of crisisAt #LiNoEcon, three Nobel Laureates explored economists’ understanding of how policies on taxes, public spending and interest rates work together in a time of crisis

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

Europe: Dangers Ahead?

Steve Schifferes

Europe: Dangers Ahead?

At a Press Talk at #LiNoEcon, laureates and young economists discussed the future of the European economyAt a Press Talk at #LiNoEcon, laureates and young economists discussed the future of the European economy

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