With the passing of Prince Philip on April 9, the United Kingdom may have lost its last exponent of the stoic attitude that has defined so much of its modern history. Nonetheless, other cultures have picked up the baton, and modern society will always have a need for those who excel at keeping calm and carrying on.
wonder if Prince Philip's signature stoicism still has a place in contemporary society.
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urge the US administration to support waiving intellectual property rights in order to scale up global COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
Even in a crisis as grave as the COVID-19 pandemic, money is not a panacea, and borrowing makes sense only if it is carried out prudently and reasonably. Otherwise, states will jeopardize their long-term financial flexibility, price stability, and competitiveness.
worries that monetization of pandemic-related government borrowing will boost inflation and erode competitiveness.