Debates are emerging about what role the International Monetary Fund should play in Ukraine amid Russia’s barbaric invasion. Ukrainian officials have stated publicly they want the IMF’s support. Naysayers abound, understandably concerned about risks. But the IMF has ample scope to move forward, consistent with its mandate. It needs to be bold and act now.
Power, philosophy and heroism of central bankers By David Marsh Who will prevail in the struggle to apportion guilt as some larger industrial countries teeter towards stagflation? A new book by Jagjit Chadha, director of the National Institute of Economics and Social Research, ranges over the broad gamut of central bank policy-making.
MEETINGS Economic priorities for Germany and the euro area Tuesday 6 September, Roundtable Steffen Meyer, head of the department for economic, financial and climate policy at the German Chancellery, discusses priority economic issues for Germany, including domestic growth and inflation expectations.
ON DEMAND Financing Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion While attention is on the battlefield, wars must be financed. Ukraine desperately needs resources to pay for the war and continue vital government operations. Natalie Jaresko, Ukraine’s former finance minister, joins OMFIF to discuss Ukraine’s wartime financial situation.
LATEST REPORT Sustainable Policy Institute Journal In the summer edition of the journal, contributors lay out why the ‘S’ in ESG is becoming a priority for investors and why social and human rights issues are taking centre stage.
