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The Institutional Framework of the Gulf Central Bank
Nasser H. Saidi & Fabio Scacciavillani
Volume 10, Number 1, 2009, pages 25 - 44
This paper discusses the viable alternatives for a suitable institutional and governance framework for the policymaking body presiding over the GMU. The authors review a series of alternatives, from the simplest one (i.e. a governors’ council formed by the governors of the national central banks and ... Read more
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Bringing Balance to the IMF Reform Debate
Domenico Lombardi
Volume 9, Number 4, 2008, pages 13 - 26
This paper summarises the outcome of formal discussions among scholars, former policymakers and senior officials of International Monetary Fund (IMF) member countries that took place in 2007–08 regarding the future of the IMF and how its responsiveness to member countries might be improved. It r ... Read more
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Monetarism: A Rejoinder
Tim Congdon
Volume 5, Number 3, 2004, pages 179 - 197
Tim Congdon responds to the article by Thomas Mayer and Patrick Minford, ‘Monetarism: A Retrospective’ that appeared in World Economics, Vol. 5, No. 2 (April–June), 2004, pp. 147–185. ... Read more
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Monetarism in Retrospect — and Prospect
Andrew G Haldane
Volume 5, Number 3, 2004, pages 171 - 178
Andrew Haldane responds to the article by Thomas Mayer and Patrick Minford, ‘Monetarism: A Retrospective’ that appeared in World Economics, Vol. 5, No. 2 (April–June), 2004, pp. 147–185. ... Read more
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Monetarism: A Response
Meghnad Desai
Volume 5, Number 3, 2004, pages 165 - 170
Meghnad Desai responds to the article by Thomas Mayer and Patrick Minford, ‘Monetarism: A Retrospective’ that appeared in World Economics, Vol. 5, No. 2 (April–June), 2004, pp. 147–185. ... Read more
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Monetarism Revisited
Allan Meltzer
Volume 5, Number 3, 2004, pages 161 - 164
Allan Meltzer responds to the article by Thomas Mayer and Patrick Minford, ‘Monetarism: A Retrospective’ that appeared in World Economics, Vol. 5, No. 2 (April–June), 2004, pp. 147–185. ... Read more
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Does Britain Need More Immigrants? A Debate
Nigel Harris & David Coleman
Volume 4, Number 2, 2003, pages 57 - 102
In this debate, Nigel Harris and David Coleman discuss the pros and cons of migration. Taking the case of Britain, they address issues such as the desirability or otherwise of migration controls, gains and losses from migration, the ‘optimum’ size and composition of the country’s workforce, and t ... Read more
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