Economics
Ashoka Mody – The Euro’s Inherent Flaws
Mody discusses the currency’s inherent flaws and its uncertain future — a topic that’s made headlines in recent days. Listen here
Ashoka Mody
Austerity
Ashoka Mody – The Euro: a mindless idea
Ashoka Mody on the arrogant delusion of the architects of the EU. Read here
EU politics
Ashoka Mody – Britain has always felt awkward in the EU, so its exit is sure to be bitter and chaotic
The Brexit induced trauma is but an act in an evolving drama. Read here
EU politics
Ashoka Mody: Germany’s Economy Will Be Europe’s Problem
If people aren’t prospering, they won’t support integration. Read here
Austerity
Ashoka Mody: Fall of the eurozone’s saviours: Why Emmanuel Macron is following Matteo Renzi’s path to political oblivion
They inherited poorly performing economies that bred widespread social and political discontent, argues Ashoka Mody, and both leaders unwisely followed the traditional European recipe of ‘labour reforms’ Read here
Austerity
Ashoka Mody: Italy’s Budget Isn’t as Crazy as It Seems
EU officials must recognize that the country needs stimulus. Read here
Economics
Ashoka Mody: The IMF keeps making the same mistakes with its economic forecasts
IMF’s ‘Groundhog Day’ thinking means it is still too upbeat about global growth Read here
Austerity
Ashoka Mody: Why Italy could be facing a disastrous new recession
Even if the Chinese economy merely slows down global trade deceleration will continue and if, in addition, the global trade war escalates, global economic conditions could deteriorate rapidly. Italy will face the ill-effects of a […]
Economics
Ashoka Mody: Why the euro failed
A 1700-word summary of Euro Tragedy. So if you do not manage to read this outstanding book, this is the next best thing. Read here
EU politics
Ashoka Mody: The ECB’s bond-buying program was a flop, and that’s perilous for the eurozone
Why the European Central Bank has repeatedly failed in its efforts to manage the EU economy and is continuing to do so. Read Here