Monetary policy· Macroeconomic policy Monetary policy in troubled times and beyond Valedictory speech by MPC Member Michael Saunders Monday 18 July 2022 Having taken more of a backseat in the economic policy response to the pandemic, monetary policy is back centre stage as central banks around the world grapple with the highest inflation many countries have seen in generations. Monetary policy makers are having to make crucial judgements over the pace and scale of interest rates rises … Continued READ MORE
Monetary policy· Macroeconomic policy Taking the right path Where does monetary policy go in a low rate, high inflation, unstable economic environment? Monday 9 May 2022 The Resolution Foundation and the Money, Macro and Finance Society are co-hosting a new series of events to dive into the big economic challenges we face as we recover from the pandemic and come to terms with the new world we now face. Internationally renowned economists and policymakers will discuss those challenges – from the … Continued READ MORE
Monetary policy· Macroeconomic policy From Covid to conflict New economic policy challenges for an uncertain world Thursday 28 April 2022 Register to attend in person or receive access link for remote viewers. The worst of the Covid-19 pandemic may be behind us. But new challenges have emerged. From rising inflation squeezing incomes across the world, to the biggest conflict in Europe since WWII, the economic landscape facing policy makers is as daunting as ever. How … Continued READ MORE
Coronavirus· Monetary policy· Macroeconomic policy Coronanomics: Challenges facing monetary policy makers Monday 30 November 2020 The financial crisis led central banks around the world to push interest rates to historic lows and print money in order to purchase assets on a vast scale. Does this mean that central Banks’ policy toolkit is now empty, or do they need to find new tools and strategies? What role should central Banks play … Continued READ MORE
Monetary policy· Macroeconomic policy Meet the new dosh, same as the old dosh Should ‘People’s Quantitative Easing’ be used to fight the next crisis? Tuesday 9 July 2019 Book launch for economist Frances Coppola’s new book ‘The Case for People’s Quantitative Easing’. A panel of experts joined Frances to debate the role of QE in the next recession READ MORE