Commentary

PIIE's scholars draw on their research to provide commentary and analysis in a broad array of formats outside the Institute. Op-eds, testimony, speeches, and scholarly papers for other organizations all aim for the highest standards of objectivity, rigor and transparency required by the Institute for its own publications. Their writings are not intended to reflect an official view of the Institute or the views of members of the Institute's Board of Directors, and authors must adhere to strict standards of disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest.

Op-Eds

U.S. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Stanley Fischer

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Stanley Fischer's Departure Reveals Weakness at the Fed

September 7, 2017

The early resignation of Stanley Fischer, the Federal Reserve board vice-chairman, is a reminder that the coming turnover in the Fed's leadership is unprecedented in speed and scale. For all the attacks on the Fed since 2008 nothing has really changed in terms of its governance or accountability...

Adam S. Posen (PIIE)

How the Banks Can Regain Our Trust

Patrick Honohan (PIIE)

August 28, 2017

Focus on Financial Risk Puts China on a More Sustainable Path

Nicholas R. Lardy (PIIE)

August 22, 2017

A Healthcare Fix That Works, Now Being Rolled Back

Jason Furman (PIIE) and Bob Kocher (Venrock)

August 20, 2017

Testimonies

Precautionary Recapitalizations: Time for a Review?

July 11, 2017

Precautionary recapitalization, a tool for public intervention in the banking sector defined in the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD), is consistent with the rest of BRRD and a legitimate instrument for bank crisis management. The conditions set for it by BRRD are restrictive and have...

Nicolas Véron (PIIE)