Atif Mian
Although low interest rates have traditionally been viewed as positive for economic growth, this may not be the case anymore. Instead, they may lead to slower growth by increasing market concentration and weakening firms' incentive to boost productivity
18th Sep 19, 10:44am
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Although low interest rates have traditionally been viewed as positive for economic growth, this may not be the case anymore. Instead, they may lead to slower growth by increasing market concentration and weakening firms' incentive to boost productivity
Acclaimed economist Atif Mian sees the growth of household debt as the core economic problem, seeks ways to have borrowers who can, absorb more adjustment, and stop insulating banks from risk in the name of financial stability
24th Mar 18, 2:28pm
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Acclaimed economist Atif Mian sees the growth of household debt as the core economic problem, seeks ways to have borrowers who can, absorb more adjustment, and stop insulating banks from risk in the name of financial stability
Credit-supply expansions play a key role in subsequent recessions. Households take on more debt when lenders make it more available or more affordable, which drives up aggregate demand – that is, until the music stops
6th Mar 18, 9:35am
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Credit-supply expansions play a key role in subsequent recessions. Households take on more debt when lenders make it more available or more affordable, which drives up aggregate demand – that is, until the music stops
McKinsey & Co takes an indepth look at possible new approaches to deleveraging, plus managing and monitoring debt in a debt saturated world
10th Feb 15, 4:02pm
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McKinsey & Co takes an indepth look at possible new approaches to deleveraging, plus managing and monitoring debt in a debt saturated world