Drawing on the OMFIF commonwealth of experts, opinion-formers and lead actors, our Corona Consequences series presents a debate that aims to be intriguing, stimulating, provocative and partial. We span politics, economics, technology, environment issues and psychology. Scanning the international scene through the OMFIF central banking and public policy lens, writers encompass a wide spectrum of geography and opinion.

‘Helicopter money’ recession solution

‘Helicopter money’ recession solution

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One way forward to avoid repeating 2008 mistakes
Awkward truths on UK campaign trail

Awkward truths on UK campaign trail

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Leave-Remain debate transmuting into traditional Left-Right election
India hands economic reins to China

India hands economic reins to China

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New Delhi No to Beijing-led pact shows lack of self-confidence
Trump’s unmet economic promises

Trump’s unmet economic promises

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US beset by considerable investor uncertainty
Italy a picture of political surrealism

Italy a picture of political surrealism

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Flustered coalition fighting off calls for early elections
Scepticism on second Plaza accord

Scepticism on second Plaza accord

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Sense of cohesion needed sorely lacking
ECB-German charm offensive

ECB-German charm offensive

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Public role-play for Schäuble and Scholz
China’s Wei Benhua on world’s need for SDR

China’s Wei Benhua on world’s need for SDR

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‘The international monetary system should be multipolar’
Transparency lays bare Fed disharmony

Transparency lays bare Fed disharmony

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Powell’s press conferences rarely proffer market clarity
‘Two degrees’ overtaking ‘2% inflation’

‘Two degrees’ overtaking ‘2% inflation’

Governments must empower central banks to combat climate risks
Claustrophobia on Fed balance sheet

Claustrophobia on Fed balance sheet

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Diminishing balance sheet struggles with liquidity demands
‘Only one justification’ for fresh ECB QE

‘Only one justification’ for fresh ECB QE

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Macroeconomic engineering will not end well
Libra and the global monetary system

Libra and the global monetary system

Co-creator addresses digital currency’s design and objectives
Politics, manipulation and credibility

Politics, manipulation and credibility

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Complexities of central bank communication
Lagarde’s communications challenge

Lagarde’s communications challenge

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Reassessing ECB’s policy framework
London’s role in capital markets union

London’s role in capital markets union

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Much to gain from EU-UK financial services co-operation

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