Koichi Hamada
Koichi Hamada considers whether the Japanese currency's appreciation or depreciation is better for Japan's macroeconomic performance
9th Jan 24, 8:14am
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Koichi Hamada considers whether the Japanese currency's appreciation or depreciation is better for Japan's macroeconomic performance
Koichi Hamada explains how governments can use deficit spending to achieve full employment without risking default
6th Nov 23, 3:07pm
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Koichi Hamada explains how governments can use deficit spending to achieve full employment without risking default
Koichi Hamada explains why consensus predictions of a worldwide economic downturn this year have not weathered well
9th Sep 23, 11:04am
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Koichi Hamada explains why consensus predictions of a worldwide economic downturn this year have not weathered well
Koichi Hamada hope that acts of political violence in the US and Japan will inspire a more robust defense of progress
3rd Jan 23, 9:31am
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Koichi Hamada hope that acts of political violence in the US and Japan will inspire a more robust defense of progress
Koichi Hamada considers whether US abandonment of strategic ambiguity on Taiwan is really the best way to deter a Chinese invasion
10th Jul 22, 10:15am
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Koichi Hamada considers whether US abandonment of strategic ambiguity on Taiwan is really the best way to deter a Chinese invasion
Koichi Hamada frames an answer to the question, "When does inflation stop?" by examining the various mechanisms that have pushed up consumer price indices
8th May 22, 10:05am
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Koichi Hamada frames an answer to the question, "When does inflation stop?" by examining the various mechanisms that have pushed up consumer price indices
Koichi Hamada emphasises the importance of reforming Japan's work culture after the pandemic
13th Mar 22, 12:23pm
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Koichi Hamada emphasises the importance of reforming Japan's work culture after the pandemic
Koichi Hamada identifies which components of Modern Monetary Theory are worth adopting - and which could be lethal
9th Jan 22, 6:00am
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Koichi Hamada identifies which components of Modern Monetary Theory are worth adopting - and which could be lethal
Koichi Hamada commends US leaders for negotiating an infrastructure bill that both parties could support
4th Sep 21, 9:56am
Koichi Hamada commends US leaders for negotiating an infrastructure bill that both parties could support
Koichi Hamada examines the conflicting economic and political pressures that the Biden administration must navigate on immigration policy
8th May 21, 10:48am
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Koichi Hamada examines the conflicting economic and political pressures that the Biden administration must navigate on immigration policy
Koichi Hamada explains what Larry Summers is getting wrong about the Biden Administration's COVID-19 rescue plan
1st Mar 21, 10:38am
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Koichi Hamada explains what Larry Summers is getting wrong about the Biden Administration's COVID-19 rescue plan
Koichi Hamada argues that positive persuasion is the key to closing America's cognitive divide
7th Jan 21, 9:03am
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Koichi Hamada argues that positive persuasion is the key to closing America's cognitive divide
Koichi Hamada offers three pieces of economic-policy advice to Japan's new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga
15th Oct 20, 10:43am
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Koichi Hamada offers three pieces of economic-policy advice to Japan's new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga
Koichi Hamada hopes that the COVID-19 pandemic and environmental threats will fuel demands for greater social solidarity
29th Aug 20, 10:02am
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Koichi Hamada hopes that the COVID-19 pandemic and environmental threats will fuel demands for greater social solidarity
Koichi Hamada sees reason to hope that the COVID-19 crisis will catalyse a shift toward more just societies
3rd Jul 20, 10:48am
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Koichi Hamada sees reason to hope that the COVID-19 crisis will catalyse a shift toward more just societies
Koichi Hamada predicts that economies like Japan will have little choice but to pursue post-pandemic monetary expansion
9th May 20, 10:42am
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Koichi Hamada predicts that economies like Japan will have little choice but to pursue post-pandemic monetary expansion
Koichi Hamada asks why the business cycle seems to function so differently today than it did when the late Paul Volker was US Fed chief
31st Dec 19, 10:34am
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Koichi Hamada asks why the business cycle seems to function so differently today than it did when the late Paul Volker was US Fed chief
The US trade war with China is driven as much by anxiety over China's rise as by economic rationality. As Greek historian Thucydides saw, that kind of insecurity can have disastrous consequences
1st Sep 19, 9:57am
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The US trade war with China is driven as much by anxiety over China's rise as by economic rationality. As Greek historian Thucydides saw, that kind of insecurity can have disastrous consequences
It is not true that Japan's experience proves that Modern Monetary Theory works, as some have argued. But increasing deficit-financed spending, in Japan and elsewhere, may still have merit, despite inflationary risks
2nd Jul 19, 1:30pm
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It is not true that Japan's experience proves that Modern Monetary Theory works, as some have argued. But increasing deficit-financed spending, in Japan and elsewhere, may still have merit, despite inflationary risks
All human interaction, including international trade and monetary policy, is characterised by a mixture of competition and cooperation. Which is best depends on the context, including what the other players are doing
23rd Apr 19, 3:22pm
All human interaction, including international trade and monetary policy, is characterised by a mixture of competition and cooperation. Which is best depends on the context, including what the other players are doing
Koichi Hamada argues that reversing expansionary policies too quickly is riskier than maintaining them for too long
1st Mar 19, 7:30am
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Koichi Hamada argues that reversing expansionary policies too quickly is riskier than maintaining them for too long
Koichi Hamada says that by ignoring trade history, and the fundamentals of game theory, the US President is driving 'trade diversion', all to the detriment of the United States
2nd Jan 19, 7:31am
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Koichi Hamada says that by ignoring trade history, and the fundamentals of game theory, the US President is driving 'trade diversion', all to the detriment of the United States
Koichi Hamada defends economic openness, while calling for concerted action to address what is fueling opposition to it
3rd Jul 18, 10:16am
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Koichi Hamada defends economic openness, while calling for concerted action to address what is fueling opposition to it
Given free trade, migration & foreign direct investment promise far-reaching potential gains for all parties involved, Koichi Hamada asks will we allow ignorance & political opportunism to prevent us from realising them?
4th May 18, 9:32am
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Given free trade, migration & foreign direct investment promise far-reaching potential gains for all parties involved, Koichi Hamada asks will we allow ignorance & political opportunism to prevent us from realising them?
Inflation targeting is a means to an end – full employment and higher GDP growth. Koichi Hamada asks if higher prices, like higher unemployment, implies economic and social costs, why should the monetary authorities be wanting that?
29th Dec 17, 10:12am
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Inflation targeting is a means to an end – full employment and higher GDP growth. Koichi Hamada asks if higher prices, like higher unemployment, implies economic and social costs, why should the monetary authorities be wanting that?