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Leszek Balcerowicz

Leszek Balcerowicz

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Leszek Balcerowicz, a former governor of the Central Bank of Poland and Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister in the first post-communist Polish government, is Professor of Economics at the Warsaw School of Economics.

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  1. Will the Rule of Law Hold?
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    Will the Rule of Law Hold?

    Jan 11, 2019 Leszek Balcerowicz thinks a key democratic principle is proving to be more resilient than populist leaders – and their opponents – expected.

  2. Europe’s Non-Rhetorical Values
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    Europe’s Non-Rhetorical Values

    Nov 5, 2013 Leszek Balcerowicz on reviving traditional European values in EU institutions.

  3. Ukraine’s Own Goal
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    Ukraine’s Own Goal

    Jun 4, 2012 Leszek Balcerowicz

  4. The Bailout Bias
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    The Bailout Bias

    Mar 19, 2012 Leszek Balcerowicz

  5. A More Perfect Monetary Union
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    A More Perfect Monetary Union

    May 10, 2010 Leszek Balcerowicz

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    Navigating Major Transitions in an Uncertain Economy

    Mohamed A. El-Erian explains how to recalibrate expectations in the face of yet another forecasting failure.
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    Must Democratizing the Media Be Bad for Democracy?

    Carsten Brosda proposes a strategy to defend the digital public square against manipulation and algorithmic distortion.
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    Central Banks in a Cashless World

    Mariana Mazzucato & David Eaves explain why policymakers should become more involved in shaping or creating digital-payments infrastructure.
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    Governments Must Step Up to Prevent Cervical Cancer

    Ifeanyi M. Nsofor urges policymakers worldwide to commit to administering the HPV vaccine as widely as possible.
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    The Perils of Retirement in America

    Teresa Ghilarducci

    The US retirement system is failing American workers. But after decades of pushing fake fixes – especially forcing people to work longer – US policymakers have an opportunity to make real progress in bolstering Americans' economic security in old age.

    proposes a Grey New Deal that would boost economic security for all US workers in old age.
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    Fifty Years of Immunization Success Call for 50 More

    Sania Nishtar touts the remarkable results of global collaboration on routine vaccination and foresees continued progress.
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    Trump on Trial

    From a long list of criminal indictments to unfavorable voter demographics, there is plenty standing between presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump and a second term in the White House. But a Trump victory in the November election remains a distinct possibility – and a cause for serious economic concern.

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    The IMF Chose the Right Leader the Wrong Way

    Ngaire Woods thinks the Fund’s process for selecting its managing director is woefully out of step with today’s world.
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    Trump Is Putin’s Only Hope Now

    Carl Bildt considers the implications of Ukraine finally receiving the Western military aid it has been waiting for.

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