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ECB’s covert monetary financing is risky business

The European Central Bank introduced, by a large majority, a new twist to its stimulus agenda Thursday. From here on, the principal repayment on government …

Brazil declares war on itself

Brazil is in a bad way. The economy, already in deep recession, is possibly sliding into outright depression, according to Goldman Sachs. The public deficit …

Argentina’s new president may turn economic tide

The drama never ends for Argentina, land of failed expectations and the setting for a great Broadway musical. Next week, a new leading man steps into the role …

[Editorial] Donation culture

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have pledged to donate virtually all of their wealth to help children live in a better …

[Editorial] Close more loopholes

The response of a major Protestant organization to the legislation of a bill to levy income taxes on members of the clergy shows why the general public has …

[Paul R. Gregory] Why Putin makes a bad ally

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intervention in the Syrian conflict has been welcomed by some as a moment for the Kremlin to “come in from the cold.” …

[David Ignatius] Block access to the deadliest weaponry

Was the San Bernardino shooting an act of terrorism or workplace rage? It doesn’t really matter, in terms of the need for better regulation of assault rifles …

[Rafia Zakaria] Fashion feminism and futility
[Rafia Zakaria] Fashion feminism and futility

Fashion Pakistan Week (not to be confused with Pakistan Fashion Week) was held recently with the usual fanfare that surrounds such undertakings; there were …

[John Shattuck] Terrorists and refugee battleground

BUDAPEST — Europe and the United States should open their doors to Syrian and Iraqi refugees. They are the victims of the Islamic State and Syrian President …

More representative and robust SDR benefits all

A better internationalized Chinese currency and a more representative special drawing rights will definitely help deliver better economic and financial …

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