The Only Game in Town
Thus far, central banks have been willing to step where politicians fear to tread, finding new and increasingly unconventional ways to try to influence the direction of troubled economies. But they must be able to admit when they are out of bullets.
TOKYO – What should central banks do when politicians seem incapable of acting? Thus far, they have been willing to step into the breach, finding new and increasingly unconventional ways to try to influence the direction of troubled economies. But how can we determine when central banks overstep their limits? When does boldness turn to foolhardiness?
TOKYO – What should central banks do when politicians seem incapable of acting? Thus far, they have been willing to step into the breach, finding new and increasingly unconventional ways to try to influence the direction of troubled economies. But how can we determine when central banks overstep their limits? When does boldness turn to foolhardiness?