The FT Lets Itself Down Again: Francesco Giavazzi on Greece
There seems to be a new brand of op-ed at the FT. Formerly respected academics write crazy things about the […]
Euro Crisis
Economic Growth, UK Economy
What Next For The UK Economy?
My assessment of the future for the UK economy: Slow growth, more austerity and constitutional uncertainty. Despite the belief that
UK Economy
Three Important Facts About UK Immigration
I probably shouldn’t have been but I was fairly shocked by the level of discussion of the immigration issue in
Economic Growth
If The UK Economy Is Doing So Well, Why Does It Feel So Bad?
Some think the UK economy is doing well but many feel it is doing badly. Some thoughts from a growth
Economic Growth
Is Finland’s Slump A Glimpse Into Europe’s Future?
Based partly on a new research paper co-written with Kieran McQuinn, this post discusses how Finland’s current economic slump may
Central Banks, Euro Crisis
The Puny Fiscal Effects of European QE
Lots of people think the euro area’s central banks will be handing back all the interest payments they receive on
Central Banks, Euro Crisis
How Does QE Work? A Picture Worth a Thousand Words
With QE purchases starting a few days ago, some thoughts on how QE works with a nice graph to explain.
Education, Teaching
Presentation: Economics After the Crash
I am giving a presentation at today’s Irish Economy conference that is roughly based on my recent blog post on teaching
Central Banks, Euro Crisis
Can QE Be Bad For Taxpayers?
Some new thoughts on the “can you make losses printing money” theme, this time with a Hans-Werner Sinn angle.
Banking, Central Banks, Euro Crisis
So What Did ECB Just Do To Greece?
The situation in Greece continues to tick over. An explanation of the ECB’s decision tonight to cut off various Greek