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Econographics

Dec 1, 2023

Financialization has increased economic fragility

By Hung Tran

Since the 1980s, financial activities and assets have played an increasingly dominant role in the global economy. At the same time, underlying economic activity as measured by global GDP has been growing more slowly. The result has been an ever-larger gap between the volume and value of financial activity relative to the real economy. And […]

Financial Regulation International Markets

Econographics

Nov 30, 2023

Geoeconomic fragmentation is threatening the green energy transition

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

The energy transition depends on trade—and on China. Geoeconomic fragmentation could impact global climate targets.

Africa China

New Atlanticist

Nov 30, 2023

The future of digital currencies depends on interoperability. How can it be achieved?

By Daniel Hojnacki

When it comes to the future of digital currencies, interoperability is top of mind for governments and financial institutions.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Nov 29, 2023

A newly announced blockchain-backed system could transform development lending

By Katherine Walla

The new project looks to put technology to work to speed up payments and make them safer, Cecilia Skingsley said at an Atlantic Council conference.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Nov 29, 2023

The IMF’s multilateral, multipronged proposal to stop cross-border payments from fragmenting

By Katherine Walla

“There’s really an opportunity to have a more ambitious approach to cross-border payments,” the IMF’s Tobias Adrian said at an Atlantic Council event.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

Transcript

Nov 28, 2023

IMF’s Tobias Adrian on a multilateral solution to the world’s cross-border payment woes

By Atlantic Council

Despite the geopolitical fragmentation around the world, countries can come together on a multilateral approach to the financial system, Adrian told the Atlantic Council.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

Transcript

Nov 28, 2023

BIS Innovation Hub head Cecilia Skingsley unveils new project with the World Bank to speed up and secure development lending

By Atlantic Council

Skingsley announced the project—led by the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and Bank for International Settlements—at a convening on central bank digital currencies hosted by the Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

Fast Thinking

Nov 20, 2023

The economic aftershocks from Milei’s win in Argentina

By Atlantic Council

Argentina’s economy is due for radical change from the Peronist status quo as libertarian TV personality Javier Milei is set to become the country’s next president.

Americas Elections

New Atlanticist

Nov 20, 2023

Experts react: Can ‘lion king’ Milei tame Argentina’s roaring inflation?

By Atlantic Council experts

The former television personality known for his libertarian economic views and unruly mane will become Argentina’s next president. His first task will be dealing with runaway inflation.

Americas Economy & Business

Report

Nov 17, 2023

Relying on old enemies: The challenge of Taiwan’s economic ties to China

By Jeremy Mark, Niels Graham

This economic challenge will be just as important to Taiwan’s economic and political well-being as the imperative to strengthen military capabilities and alliances in the Asia-Pacific, especially as Taiwanese companies join other multinationals in de-risking their investments in China.

China Economy & Business
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