Published Oct 7, 2022

How the Fed Is ‘Shaking the Entire System’

Economist Adam Tooze delves into the global "polycrisis," examining the U.S. Federal Reserve's pivotal role in shaping economic stability amid unprecedented inflation, debt, and systemic tightening, and explores its profound impact on interconnected financial systems and regions like South Asia.

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How the Fed Is ‘Shaking the Entire System’

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Global Economic Crisis

Maintaining Credibility

Inflation and Real Estate

Global Currency Dynamics

The Changing Landscape

Climate Crisis Dilemmas

Global Economic Impact

Rethinking Inflation Policy

Fragility in Financial Systems

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Unprecedented Global Tightening

Global Financial Stability

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The Global Fiscal Tightening

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Global Economic StabilityAdam Tooze explores the current global economic "polycrisis," driven by high inflation, rising interest rates, and significant debt levels. He argues that the U.S. Federal Reserve's actions are central to this crisis, impacting financial stability worldwide.

Global Economic Stability

Inflationary ChallengesAdam Tooze examines the evolving dynamics of wage and price setting, contrasting today's inflationary pressures with those of the 1970s. He discusses the unprecedented global economic tightening and its implications for the interconnected financial systems.

Inflationary Challenges

Polycrisis AnalysisAdam Tooze explores the concept of "polycrisis," highlighting its relevance in today's interconnected global challenges. He examines the severe impact on regions like South Asia and discusses potential solutions to address these complex crises.

Polycrisis Analysis

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