Willem H. Buiter
Willem H. Buiter, a former chief economist at Citibank and former member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England, is an independent economic adviser.
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Central Banks Need to Be Honest About Their Losses
Central Banks Need to Be Honest About Their Losses
Mar 5, 2024 Willem H. Buiter criticizes the European Central Bank and US Federal Reserve's accounting tricks.
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The ECB Should Change Three Bad Habits
The ECB Should Change Three Bad Habits
Jan 17, 2024 Willem H. Buiter & Ebrahim Rahbari identify longstanding practices that have consistently left policymakers behind the curve.
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A Farewell to Cash
A Farewell to Cash
Dec 11, 2023 Willem H. Buiter rebuts the three main arguments against introducing an interest-bearing central bank digital currency.
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Is the Fed’s Negative Capital a Problem?
Is the Fed’s Negative Capital a Problem?
Sep 28, 2023 Willem H. Buiter thinks not, but recommends a reform designed to ensure that it does not become one in the future.
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Public Accounting for Public Accountability
Public Accounting for Public Accountability
Aug 30, 2023 Willem H. Buiter highlights serious flaws in current approaches to measuring public-sector net worth.