by Ann Pettifor, 8 March, 2009. There is much confusion about the meaning and impact of QE. This is an attempt to summarise what it means, what it does not mean, and how it can be effective in preventing insolvencies by lowering interest rates. I am indebted to Graham Turner of GFC Economics for sharing […]
I wrote a piece on Keynes and monetary policy for the Standard, which appeared on Thursday, 23rd October, 2008. You can read it below. Today a group of monetarist economists , supported by a range of bankers, have written to the Telegraph objecting to a public works programme to help economic recovery. They are right
9th October, 2008. Central banks’ obsession with inflation is stopping them from tackling a far more pressing threat. Read more here…
Monday, 29 September, 2008. Is Warren Buffett right? If this bail-out had been passed by congress, would it have halted the meltdown? I don’t believe so. Here’s why…
Why the bail-out would not work… on BBC News Online Read More »
