- A note from the World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban
Report · 23 May 2017
This report summarizes the key discussions from the 2017 World Economic Forum on Africa, centered on the theme of achieving inclusive growth through responsive and responsible leadership. A primary…
- The Hutchins Center Explains: How blockchain could change the financial system, part 2
Report · 25 February 2016
This report explores the transformative potential of Bitcoin and blockchain technology to disrupt traditional financial systems by significantly reducing transaction costs and increasing processing…
- Global Economic Crisis: Prosperity and Politics in Lebanon
Report · 3 May 2009
This report provides an in-depth economic analysis of Lebanon’s growth trajectory and its vulnerability to the 2009 global recession through a dialogue with expert Jad Chaaban. Historically…
- Is Cyber War Around the Corner? Collective Cyber Defense in the Near Future
Report · 12 November 2013
This report examines the escalating threat of cyber warfare and the strategic responses of global powers, with a particular focus on Japan’s evolving defense posture. Information technology has…
- Fed’s Tarullo on financial stability: We’re safer, but are we safe enough?
Report · 19 November 2015
This report summarizes a critical dialogue featuring Federal Reserve Governor Daniel Tarullo at the Brookings Institution, reflecting on the safety of the U.S. financial system nearly a decade after…
- Inclusion in India: Unpacking the 2015 FDIP Report and Scorecard
Report · 8 September 2015
This report unpacks the findings of the 2015 Financial and Digital Inclusion Project (FDIP) specifically for India, highlighting the country's transition from a cash-heavy economy to a diverse…
- Higher Bank Capital Requirements Would Come at a Price
Value proposition analysis · 19 February 2013
Douglas J. Elliott challenges the belief that increasing bank equity requirements can significantly improve financial safety without economic cost. He argues that while higher capital levels may…
- The Euro Crisis Faces Three Possible Scenarios
Value proposition analysis · 8 August 2012
In his analysis of the eurozone crisis, Douglas J. Elliott outlines three possible scenarios for Europe’s economic future. The Happy Scenario (10% probability) envisions a gradual recovery through…
- Financial Services Reform: Consolidation in the Brokerage Industry
Value proposition analysis · 16 May 1997
In this essay, Martin Mayer examines how technology and market evolution have reshaped the distinction between traditional commercial banking and investment banking. He observes that most bank…
- What should regulators do about the risks to mid-sized banks?
Podcast · 5 June 2024
In this Brookings podcast and accompanying discussion, Janice C. Eberly, Samuel G. Hanson, Jón Steinsson, Daniel K. Tarullo, and David Wessel analyze the March 2023 failures of three mid-sized banks…
- U.S. Monetary Policy: Slowly Moving Toward the Exit in an Interconnected Global Economy
Report · 8 April 2014
This keynote address by Donald Kohn, delivered at a joint Bank of Thailand-IMF conference, provides a strategic analysis of the Federal Reserve's complex exit from unconventional monetary policies…
- Hutchins Roundup: Mortgage debt, tax increases, and more
Report · 10 November 2016
This research roundup from the Hutchins Center provides a concise analysis of three pivotal economic studies concerning mortgage debt, tax policy, and global banking regulations. A primary focus is a…
- Regulating Systemic Risk
News · 29 May 2009
The executive summary outlines a strategic proposal for addressing the regulatory gaps exposed by the 2007 financial crisis, focusing primarily on the management of systemic risk. The author…
- AI has rendered traditional writing skills obsolete. Education needs to adapt.
Report · 29 May 2025
This provocative report argues that artificial intelligence has rendered traditional, non-assisted writing skills increasingly obsolete for the vast majority of students. Drawing on firsthand…
- Hutchins Roundup: Valuing health insurance, regulatory oversight and bank behavior, and more
News · 16 August 2017
The article presents a curated summary of economic research from the Hutchins Roundup, highlighting critical findings on healthcare subsidies, financial regulation, and the labor market impact of…
- Top 5 financial regulatory priorities for the Biden administration
Report · 9 November 2020
The report outlines a strategic roadmap for the Biden administration's financial regulatory priorities, emphasizing that in a time of intersecting economic and social crises, the president must…
- How open data can reveal–and correct– the faults in our health system
Report · 18 February 2015
The article provides a critical analysis of the 2014 release of Medicare Part B physician payment data by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This landmark move toward government…
- Treinta y cinco años de crisis financieras recurrentes en América Latina: ¿Hacia un nuevo (y mejor) paradigma?
Report · 3 June 2015
This report provides a profound historical and analytical overview of Latin America's financial crises over the past four decades, specifically reflecting on the achievements and challenges of the…
- Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy Launches Today with Ben Bernanke Address and Three Expert Papers
News · 16 January 2014
The article provides a concise summary of the inaugural event of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy in 2014, featuring prominent figures such as former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben…
- What are stablecoins, and how are they regulated?
Report · 23 October 2025
The report provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the stablecoin ecosystem as of late 2025, following the landmark passage of the GENIUS Act. Stablecoins, digital tokens pegged to assets…
- Progress in Emerging Markets is Being Put at Risk
Report · 17 July 2008
The article provides a sobering look at the fragile state of financial development in emerging markets during the peak of the 2008 global credit crisis. The author warns that the crisis has empowered…
- Building Resilience in the Financial System: A View from the FPC
Report · 10 September 2014
The report provides a comprehensive strategic overview of the macroprudential policy framework designed by the Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) to ensure long-term financial…
- Understanding the effects of bank stress tests: A Q&A
Report · 7 July 2019
The report provides a detailed evaluation of the impact of bank stress tests a decade after their implementation during the 2009 global financial crisis. Based on a research paper by Donald Kohn and…
- The role of cryptocurrencies in sub-Saharan Africa
Report · 16 March 2022
The report provides a forward-looking analysis of the transformative impact of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite Africa accounting for only 2% of the global…
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