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Robert Heller

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Robert Heller is a former member of the US Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

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The Fed Versus Price Stability
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The Fed Versus Price Stability

Mar 19, 2015 Robert Heller argues that achieving the official 2% inflation target would violate the central bank's mandate.

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Climate Code Red
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Climate Code Red

Rachel Kyte says that a faster transition to clean energy is both necessary and possible.

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A War of Words Fought over Women’s Bodies
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A War of Words Fought over Women’s Bodies

Katja Iversen urges inclusion of sexual and reproductive health and rights in the UN declaration on universal health coverage.

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Ukraine Gets Its Chance
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Ukraine Gets Its Chance

Carl Bildt thinks the country's untested leader is nonetheless well-positioned to implement sorely needed reforms.

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The Last Days of Netanyahu?
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The Last Days of Netanyahu?

Shlomo Ben-Ami

In Israel's recent parliamentary election, voters stopped Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's leadership of the country toward xenophobic theocracy. But Israel now faces a period of political deadlock, and it remains to be seen whether Netanyahu really will be politically sidelined.

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Asia’s Multilateral Balancing Act
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Asia’s Multilateral Balancing Act

Myong-Hyun Go, et al. say the region's democracies should assert their common interests without directly confronting China.

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The Economic Consequences of Automation
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The Economic Consequences of Automation

Robert Skidelsky urges policymakers not to ignore the short-run disruptions caused by technological innovation.

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The Return of Fiscal Policy
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The Return of Fiscal Policy

Jim O'Neill

With interest rates at record lows and global growth set to continue decelerating, there has rarely been a better time for governments to invest in infrastructure and other sources of long-term productivity growth. The only question is whether policymakers in Germany and elsewhere will seize the opportunity now staring them in the face.

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Jerome Powell’s Dilemma
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Jerome Powell’s Dilemma

Carmen M. Reinhart & Vincent Reinhart point out that the Federal Reserve's mandate requires policies that boost Donald Trump's reelection chances.

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