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What matters now in the fight against inflation (Münchner Merkur)

In the fight against inflation, the European Central Bank (ECB) has long been criticized for its hesitant stance. Now it has finally reacted. But...

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"This is political dynamite" - Volker Wieland on the concerted action (Börsen-Zeitung)

In a so-called concerted action, Chancellor Scholz is searching for ways to combat high inflation. At the second meeting last week, the government...

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Volker Wieland: Why inflation is high right now (FAZ)

According to Prof. Volker Wieland, the reasons for the continued price increases are manifold. The foundation for inflation was already laid in the...

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Inflation accelerant (Handelsblatt)

In view of war and crises, the European Central Bank (ECB) should fight inflation more decisively, demands Prof. Volker Wieland in a guest commentary...

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Volker Wieland explains the reasons for the current inflation in the podcast "Wirtschaftliche Freiheit"

The current price development does not come as a surprise to Prof. Volker Wieland. "Already in mid-2021, you could see inflation rising." The reasons...

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ECB interest rate hike makes no significant difference to Volker Wieland (Die Bank)

The first interest rate hike by the European Central Bank (ECB) will not make a significant difference, according to Volker Wieland, as he explained...

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"The ECB’s Toxic Bond-Purchase Program" (Der Standard, Project Syndicate)

In an opinion piece via Project Syndicate Lars P. Feld, Clemens Fuest, Justus Haucap, Heike Schweitzer, Volker Wieland and Berthold U. Wigger of the...

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"Too little too late" - Volker Wieland on the interest rate decision of the European Central Bank in a survey by "Börsen-Zeitung"

In a survey by "Börsen-Zeitung" on the announced interest rate hike by the European Central Bank (ECB), Volker Wieland criticizes: "It's too little...

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The Epi-MMB Online Comparison Platform goes live

The new Online Comparison Platform (OCP) allows for a simple and straightforward comparison between different Epi-Macro Models, serving as a basis to...

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Volker Wieland sees central bank primarily responsible for inflationary developments (Süddeutsche Zeitung)

How much greed is behind rising prices, asks the "Süddeutsche Zeitung". In an interview, Prof. Volker Wieland explains why he believes it is...

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