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The Journal of the American Enterprise Institute

Articles by Desmond Lachman

Policy on Hold at the Fed Saturday, October 31, 2009
At its upcoming meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee will likely see little reason to change its monetary policy stance since economic developments have ...
Threading the Needle at the Fed Saturday, September 19, 2009
The recession is ending but big risks remain.
Interest Rate Policy on Hold Saturday, August 8, 2009
The Federal Open Market Committee’s next meeting will not bring meaningful changes in the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy.
Obama’s Economic Box Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Despite the administration’s aggressive and costly economic policy initiatives, there is trouble all around.
Does Bernanke Really Deserve a Second Term? Thursday, July 2, 2009
The Federal Reserve chairman’s tenure has been checkered at best. There must be other candidates who could be expected to do a better job.
Despite the Doubters, It’s Still Top Dollar Saturday, June 27, 2009
There’s much chatter that the Chinese renminbi will eventually replace the U.S. dollar as the world’s preeminent international reserve currency, but this ...
Bernanke’s Quantitative Easing Challenge Saturday, June 20, 2009
The focus of the Federal Open Market Committee’s meeting will be on how recent financial market developments, mainly in reaction to a perceived overly ...
Bernanke in a Box Tuesday, June 9, 2009
The market is showing its growing unease about the Obama budget.
The World Economy’s Europe Problem Thursday, May 7, 2009
As ‘green shoots’ of recovery sprout in the United States, potential crises in a number of European economies pose the main risk to any early global economic ...
On Pause at the Fed Monday, April 27, 2009
The Fed will take a breather this week. Here's why.
Can the IMF Really Save the World Economy? Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Increasing the IMF’s resources does virtually nothing to ameliorate the unprecedented slump presently afflicting the world’s major industrialized countries.
Q&A: How to Think About the U.S. Dollar Friday, March 27, 2009
It has become fashionable to predict the imminent collapse of the dollar. What might really happen?
Fed Facing the Free Fall Friday, March 13, 2009
As the Federal Reserve meets this week, it will be mindful of reams of worrisome data.
The Next Economic Shoes to Drop Wednesday, February 4, 2009
We can expect trouble in the commercial property market and rising corporate defaults. It’s time for serious action.
Minding the Deflation Spiral Tuesday, January 27, 2009
The Fed meets this week amid bad news on labor markets, consumer spending, and industrial production.
Don’t Repeat Japan’s Mistakes Friday, January 9, 2009
On financial market reform, Obama should adopt the successful Swedish model rather than the failed Japanese one.
What Will the Fed Do Now? Thursday, December 11, 2008
In all likelihood, the Federal Open Market Committee will soon move toward quantitative monetary policy easing.
Tim Geithner’s Challenge Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Now is the time for a bold new economic strategy. Let’s hope that Team Obama delivers one.
The G-20 Summit Was a Failure Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Global financial markets want an immediate, bold, and coordinated policy response. G-20 members did not provide it.
A New Era for Global Banking Monday, October 20, 2008
When the dust settles on today’s crisis, the world will find itself with a radically changed financial system.
Is Europe Headed for a Recession? Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Recent economic data paint a gloomy picture.
Is U.S. Monetary Policy Really Too Loose? Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The Fed shouldn’t hike interest rates until it has clear evidence of stabilization in the housing and credit markets.
Lessons from the Credit Crunch Tuesday, August 12, 2008
By now, central bankers should have figured out that this is more than just a liquidity dilemma.
Time for a Second Stimulus Package? Monday, August 4, 2008
Before going down that path, Congress should consider why the first stimulus package failed to jumpstart the economy.
Will Oil Really Hit $200 a Barrel? Friday, May 30, 2008
Oil prices cannot keep rising forever, despite what many of today’s market participants seem to think.
Sweden’s Missed Opportunity Thursday, May 1, 2008
Despite some positive labor market reforms, its bloated welfare system and crushing tax burden remain entrenched.
The Road to a Bank Bailout Tuesday, April 1, 2008
In order to protect U.S. taxpayers, the Federal Reserve should address financial problems transparently.
The Reality of Sovereign Wealth Funds Wednesday, March 12, 2008
The case for maintaining open international financial markets must be weighed against legitimate political concerns.
Bearing Down Tuesday, February 12, 2008
It’s doubtful that either the Bush administration or the Fed can prevent a nasty recession.
The Myth of ‘Decoupling’ Thursday, January 24, 2008
Despite what you may have heard, global economic linkages remain strong, writes DESMOND LACHMAN.