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In his working paper Professor Helmut Siekmann analyzes the tasks and competencies of the European Central Bank (ECB) and the European System of…

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Professor Volker Wieland has warned of combining humanitarian and demographic challenges in the refugee debate. The arrival of the refugees does not…

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Ahead of the first meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) in 2016, Professor Volker Wieland sees no need for further…

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Estimates of medium-term equilibrium real interest rates are cited very often in monetary policy. However, they do not form a sound basis for monetary…

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Chambers of commerce have the right to voice its opinion regarding politico-economic questions, professor Helmut Siekmann said to the "Hamburger…

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IMFS Professor Helmut Siekmann examines the questions whether it is legally possible for a member state to leave the euro area or introduce a parallel…

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After seven years of zero interest rates the Federal Reserve (Fed) said it would raise its benchmark interest rate from zero. Fed chief Janet Yellen…

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While presenting the new annual report of the German Council of Economic Experts Professor Volker Wieland has pointed out the risks of the…

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In an interview with CNBC Volker Wieland said the case for more quantitative easing by the European Central Bank (ECB) was being overplayed. In the…

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Before the meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) Volker Wieland argues that "the case for more quantitative easing isn't…

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