Global imbalances
Monetary policy best placed to boost short-term growth: King
Bank of England governor Mervyn King tells trade unionists that monetary policy is best suited to revive flagging broad money figures; says fiscal emphasis should be on debt reduction
How can central banks avert the next crisis?
Claire Jones moderated Central Banking’s first ever live webinar, which was sponsored by BNP Paribas Securities Services.
Interview: William White
Claire Jones speaks to William White about the lessons from history in getting out of the current crisis and the need for thinking more long term about the consequences of policymaking
A world out of balance
America’s deficits may not herald disaster says Angel Ubide, but should lead to questioning national monetary policy frameworks.
A strong case for regional monetary cooperation
Charles Wyplosz looks at how policy at the regional level can underpin efforts to unwind global imbalances.
Interview: Mohamed El-Erian
Mohamed El-Erian, a member of the McDonough commission on reform of the IMF, discusses how a re-focused Fund can now tackle the big issues facing the global economy.
The debate on global imbalances
Paul Brione reviews how leading economists have analysed the build-up in global imbalances and how they envisage resolution.