In a time of crisis, global leaders have failed us
Countries in Southeast Asia had until recently taken for granted a stable relationship between China and the US to preserve their own prosperity.
Bad economic policies and Biden’s loss
One of the few axioms of US politics is the loss of seats by the president's party in midterm House elections
Economics Nobel for Central Bankers?
Winners of the Nobel Prize in economics this year were rewarded for their work in the 1980s that 'significantly improved' the world's understanding of banks.
Why do we love to hate Dhaka?
Over the years, I have offered in these columns my ideas on solving some of Dhaka’s problems: overcrowding, traffic, and open garbage on the streets.
How to make the Universal Pension Scheme successful
The Bangladesh government recently announced a move to roll out a pension plan, initially named the Universal Pension Scheme (UPS), during the 2022-23 fiscal year.
How war and heightened inflationary expectations could lead to recession
Writing about inflation and monetary policy when a major war is going on in Europe can appear very cynical, and can be likened to the situation where Nero played the fiddle while Rome was burning.
In a time of crisis, global leaders have failed us
Countries in Southeast Asia had until recently taken for granted a stable relationship between China and the US to preserve their own prosperity.
Bad economic policies and Biden’s loss
One of the few axioms of US politics is the loss of seats by the president's party in midterm House elections
Economics Nobel for Central Bankers?
Winners of the Nobel Prize in economics this year were rewarded for their work in the 1980s that 'significantly improved' the world's understanding of banks.
What Bangladesh needs to consider before devaluing the taka further
The taka has been devalued against the dollar in seven steps this year.
How do third world countries dodge the looming economic crisis?
While the participants in the Ukraine war are spending billions of dollars each day on weapons and other destructive arsenals, millions of people and the leaders in South Asia and Africa are passing days in anxiety with rising external debt, a strong dollar, lingering supply chain disruptions, and food shortages.
Queen Elizabeth II and my aunt: Reflections on death and loss
Both Najma and Elizabeth II are glowing examples of their lifelong love and selfless service.
Good planning requires accurate data
An economy without an independent source of data is like an aircraft flying without its airspeed sensors.
The newest challenge to environmental goals
It was reported that US President Joe Biden will be travelling to Saudi Arabia next month and finally kowtow to its rulers.
Monitoring, better statistics and jawboning can check inflation
How do you control inflation in a market economy?
‘Price Controls! Can’t we do anything else to beat inflation?’
What does a government do to alleviate the pain and suffering caused by rising prices and shortages?