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It is widely expected that the European Central Bank (ECB) will announce further monetary policy measures at its next meeting this week. According to…

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On September 20, the German government will decide on how Germany should reach its climate goals. At an IMFS Policy Lecture two days earlier, Prof.…

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Prior to the next board meeting of the European Central Bank's (ECB) Governing Council, Prof. Volker Wieland is expecting a further cut in the deposit…

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Right before the annual central bankers meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Volker Wieland has warned central banks worldwide against overreacting in…

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After the nomination of Christine Lagarde as President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Prof. Volker Wieland has pointed out that it is important…

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In an interview with the German TV news program "Tagesthemen" Prof. Volker Wieland has warned against the consequences of the European Central Bank's…

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According to Prof. Volker Wieland, the designated President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, is an experienced manager. In an…

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According to Prof. Volker Wieland, Facebook's planned cryptocurrency Libra is not appropriate to fulfill the functions of money in an adequate way. In…

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The IMFS Annual Report 2018 gives an overview about recent activities at the IMFS, its researchers and new developments in major research projects…

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The financial transaction tax (FTT) as currently planned by ten EU member states has a negative impact according to Volker Wieland. "Especially in…

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