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BONUS EPISODE: Bloomberg Surveillance in Jackson Hole
Aug 25, 2023
Mohamed El-Erian, President of Queens' College, Cambridge and financial expert, joins Patrick Harker, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, to delve into pressing economic issues at the Jackson Hole symposium. They discuss the complexities of inflation targets and the Federal Reserve's strategies amidst market optimism and global challenges. The duo examines the implications of rising public debt on monetary policy and analyzes the resilience of the U.S. dollar in light of recent global currency shifts. Tune in for insightful perspectives on today's economic landscape!
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- Dr. Kristalina Georgieva emphasizes the urgency of addressing global economic fragmentation and the need for pragmatic collaboration among countries to tackle challenges and uncertainties in a shock-prone world.
- Barry Eichengreen advocates for pragmatic management of high public debts, focusing on fiscal transparency and institutional reforms, as governments face limited fiscal room and increased debt ratios.
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Fragmentation of the global economy
Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, emphasizes the urgency of addressing the fragmentation in the global economy. She highlights the need for pragmatic collaboration among countries to tackle the challenges and uncertainties that come with a more shock-prone world. Cooperation is essential in areas like climate change, and failure to act will result in a poorer and less secure world. Dr. Georgieva calls for increased resources for the IMF to provide support to vulnerable countries and stresses the importance of maintaining high debt levels for many nations.
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