Osman Kavala is a businessman and philanthropist the Erdogan regime has kept imp
Osman Kavala is a businessman and philanthropist the Erdogan regime has kept imprisoned for nearly nine years, despite lack of any shred of evidence against him and repeated ECHR decisions. Nothing reveals this regime’s disregard for human rights more.
Very weird (and undeserved) article on Daron Acemoglu in The Economist. The comp
Very weird (and undeserved) article on Daron Acemoglu in The Economist. The complaint from an anonymous "well-known economist" is telling: "he uses his models to inform populist policies that have been tried before and failed.”
How did the public narrative on China change over time and how did the US presid
How did the public narrative on China change over time and how did the US president, Congress, and media reflect it? My new paper with Mert Geyiktepe www.nber.org/papers/w35539
A useful set of first-order principles for a multipolar world from Bâli and Moyn
A useful set of first-order principles for a multipolar world from Bâli and Moyn. Especially important is the self-restraint that must be exercised by middle powers who have to play a large role in such an order.
And, I would add, stop treating China as if it’s somehow responsible for solving
And, I would add, stop treating China as if it’s somehow responsible for solving your own problems. China’s policies may be wrong for China. My view is they do need to change course. But I’d be cautious second-guessing a country that has produced the most miraculous economic performance in history.
On the other hand, if your worry is sectoral in nature (say, the effect of impor
On the other hand, if your worry is sectoral in nature (say, the effect of imports on your auto industry) you should respond by industrial policies encouraging productive investments. Again, tariffs are a blunt tool. +
Yes. This point is not sufficiently recognized in the global imbalances debate.
Yes. This point is not sufficiently recognized in the global imbalances debate. If you think your CA deficit is excessive and caused by factors outside your borders, you should tax or otherwise discourage capital inflows. Tariffs are a very blunt tool at best. +
Why Stephan Miran's justification of Trump's tariffs puts the U.S. in the untena
Why Stephan Miran's justification of Trump's tariffs puts the U.S. in the untenable (and unsustainable) position of the world's robber baron. My latest www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/t...
On America’s 250th, why not take a free, short, nonpartisan HarvardX online cour
On America’s 250th, why not take a free, short, nonpartisan HarvardX online course on the U.S. Constitution: bit.ly/FreeCourseHa... (click “audit” for free version)
Thanks to Jayati Ghosh and Marcel Fratzscher for joining me on this symposium on
Thanks to Jayati Ghosh and Marcel Fratzscher for joining me on this symposium on my book "Shared Prosperity in a Fractured World," and Hagen Schulz-Forberg for organizing it online.ucpress.edu/gp/article/7...
In Turkey, the regime has just and closed down a leading private university (wit
In Turkey, the regime has just and closed down a leading private university (with no explanation) and forced the opposition party to reinstate its previous leader (replacing a leader who has a significant chance of winning against Erdogan with one who has always lost).
I will be talking to VoxDev’s Oliver Hanney tomorrow on why industrialization is
I will be talking to VoxDev’s Oliver Hanney tomorrow on why industrialization is longer delivering as a growth strategy and what govts need to do about it. You can join by Zoom and ask questions. voxdev.org/event/why-da...
Check out the Economics for Inclusive Prosperity (EfIP) YouTube channel, includi
Check out the Economics for Inclusive Prosperity (EfIP) YouTube channel, including videos with Steve Durlauf, Luigi Zingales, Atif Mian, Ilyana Kuziemko, Stefanie Stantcheva, Max Kasy, Suresh Naidu, and more www.youtube.com/@efip
Many have expressed surprise (and dismay) at this. So I'm happy to have a chance
Many have expressed surprise (and dismay) at this. So I'm happy to have a chance to discus why I think manufacturing's promise for developing countries is fading with Oliver Hanney over at VoxDev. Bring your questions. cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thu...
My views on the role of manufacturing in promoting growth have changed significa
My views on the role of manufacturing in promoting growth have changed significantly in recent years. This is the short version for why. www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/s...
This is the video of the launch event of our new Global Economic Transformation
This is the video of the launch event of our new Global Economic Transformation Initiative. Great discussion on the role of manufacturing vs services, industrial and workforce policies, and economic growth strategies, with a great cast of speakers from around the world (1/2) youtu.be/kgxvCwDMhWY?...
