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Search results for: JOHN GREENWOOD

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Shadow Monetary Policy Committee

5 November 2025
SMPC

Shadow Monetary Policy Committee

5 November 2025
The Shadow Monetary Policy Committee (SMPC) is a group of independent economists whose purpose is to monitor the decisions of … Continue reading “Shadow Monetary Policy Committee”

Economic Affairs (44.3)

21 October 2024
Economic Affairs

Economic Affairs (44.3)

21 October 2024
EDITORIAL Introduction by J R Shackleton ORIGINAL ARTICLES Economic growth by catch-up nations in an age of neo-protectionism and smart … Continue reading “Economic Affairs (44.3)”

The Quantity Theory of Money: A New Restatement

19 June 2024
Research

The Quantity Theory of Money: A New Restatement

Prof Tim Congdon
19 June 2024
Summary The overwhelming majority of economists were wrong in their forecasts about the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. They believed … Continue reading “The Quantity Theory of Money: A New Restatement”

Economic Affairs (43.1)

29 March 2023
Economic Affairs

Economic Affairs (43.1)

29 March 2023
Subscribe to Economic Affairs Editorial Introduction Institute of International Monetary Research Public Lecture 2022 ‘The Widespread Failure of Central Banks … Continue reading “Economic Affairs (43.1)”

Islam and the Free-Market Economy (Volume 29.2)

25 June 2009
Economic Affairs

Islam and the Free-Market Economy (Volume 29.2)

Ibad-ad-Dean Ahmad
25 June 2009

The importance of liberty, contracts and private property

Subscribe to Economic Affairs Contents Main articles Islam and the free-market economy (editorial) by Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad Applying North’s laws of … Continue reading “Islam and the Free-Market Economy (Volume 29.2)”

Enterprise Solutions to Poverty in Africa (Volume 27.2)

27 June 2007
Economic Affairs

Enterprise Solutions to Poverty in Africa (Volume 27.2)

Guest Editor Peter J. Boettke
27 June 2007

Main articles on entrepreneurship and development in sub-Saharan Africa

Subscribe to Economic Affairs This symposium shows how entrepreneurship is the key to economic growth in Africa. Small scale trading … Continue reading “Enterprise Solutions to Poverty in Africa (Volume 27.2)”

Issues in Monetary Policy

2 April 2006
Research

Issues in Monetary Policy

2 April 2006

This major title explores a series of issues within comtemporary monetary policy.

Edited by Kent Matthews and Philip Booth With contributions by Mervyn King, David B Smith, Andrew Lilico, Keith Pilbeam, Patrick … Continue reading “Issues in Monetary Policy”

Inflation is, once again, a monetary phenomenon

15 March 2023
Monetary Policy

Inflation is, once again, a monetary phenomenon

John Greenwood
15 March 2023
The inflation of 2021-22 was a result of mistakes in monetary policy, not – as often claimed by government and … Continue reading “Inflation is, once again, a monetary phenomenon”

Obituary – Professor Sir Alan Walters

25 October 2010

Obituary – Professor Sir Alan Walters

John Blundell
25 October 2010
Given by John Blundell, the IEA’s Distinguished Senior Fellow, to the Mont Pelerin Society in Sydney, Australia, on 15 October 2010. Professor … Continue reading “Obituary – Professor Sir Alan Walters”

Government failure caused the financial crisis

12 May 2009
Regulation

Government failure caused the financial crisis

authors of Verdict on the Crash
12 May 2009
In a statement published today in the Daily Telegraph and reproduced below, fourteen leading economists – authors of the comprehensive new … Continue reading “Government failure caused the financial crisis”

Reflections on Alan Walters and the Hong Kong currency board

7 January 2009
Monetary Policy

Reflections on Alan Walters and the Hong Kong currency board

John Greenwood
7 January 2009
Alan Walters was an inspiring teacher with a broad interest in a variety of economic problems. He was especially interested … Continue reading “Reflections on Alan Walters and the Hong Kong currency board”

Philip Booth – Verdict on the Crash

12 May 2009

Philip Booth – Verdict on the Crash

12 May 2009
This short interview profiles Verdict on the Crash, a book edited by Philip Booth, with contributions from James Alexander, Michael … Continue reading “Philip Booth – Verdict on the Crash”

Shadow Monetary Policy Committee votes unanimously to Hold Bank Rate in November and rejects proposals for negative interest rates

30 October 2020
Monetary Policy

Shadow Monetary Policy Committee votes unanimously to Hold Bank Rate in November and rejects proposals for negative interest rates

30 October 2020
In its meeting of 13th October 2020, held by video-conference due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the Shadow Monetary Policy Committee … Continue reading “Shadow Monetary Policy Committee votes unanimously to Hold Bank Rate in November and rejects proposals for negative interest rates”

IEA Shadow Monetary Policy Committee unconvinced by forward guidance

2 September 2013
Monetary Policy

IEA Shadow Monetary Policy Committee unconvinced by forward guidance

2 September 2013

Leading economists critical of forward guidance policy

In its most recent discussion, finalised on 27th August, the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Shadow Monetary Policy Committee (SMPC) … Continue reading “IEA Shadow Monetary Policy Committee unconvinced by forward guidance”

SMPC call for a rise in interest rates for the first time since September 2011

4 February 2013
Monetary Policy

SMPC call for a rise in interest rates for the first time since September 2011

4 February 2013

SMPC votes 6-3 to raise rate by 1/4%

On a vote of six to three, the IEA Shadow Monetary Policy Committee has recommended a rise in Bank Rate … Continue reading “SMPC call for a rise in interest rates for the first time since September 2011”

IEA’s SMPC endorse new Bank of England Governor

3 December 2012
Monetary Policy

IEA’s SMPC endorse new Bank of England Governor

3 December 2012

SMPC decides by six votes to three that Bank Rate should be held at ½%

The Institute of Economic Affairs’ Shadow Monetary Policy Committee (SMPC) decided by six votes to three that Bank Rate should be … Continue reading “IEA’s SMPC endorse new Bank of England Governor”

Institute of Economic Affairs Shadow MPC decisively reject more QE

2 July 2012
Monetary Policy

Institute of Economic Affairs Shadow MPC decisively reject more QE

2 July 2012

The Shadow MPC votes by narrow five to four margin to hold Bank Rate in July

The Institute of Economic Affairs’ Shadow Monetary Policy Committee (SMPC) has voted by a narrow majority (four members to five) … Continue reading “Institute of Economic Affairs Shadow MPC decisively reject more QE”

Institute of Economic Affairs Shadow MPC says “no to more QE”

8 May 2012
Monetary Policy

Institute of Economic Affairs Shadow MPC says “no to more QE”

8 May 2012

Motion to raise interest rates narrowly defeated

Following its most recent quarterly gathering, held at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) on 17th April, the Shadow Monetary … Continue reading “Institute of Economic Affairs Shadow MPC says “no to more QE””

SMPC Votes by Six Votes to Three Not to Cut Interest Rates – 3rd August 2008

4 August 2008
Monetary Policy

SMPC Votes by Six Votes to Three Not to Cut Interest Rates – 3rd August 2008

4 August 2008

Committee has a bias to cut subsequently

At its latest meeting, the IEA’s Shadow Monetary Policy Committee (SMPC) voted by six votes to three to keep UK … Continue reading “SMPC Votes by Six Votes to Three Not to Cut Interest Rates – 3rd August 2008”

SMPC votes by five votes to four to cut interest rates – 4th February 2008

4 February 2008
Monetary Policy

SMPC votes by five votes to four to cut interest rates – 4th February 2008

4 February 2008

Committee recommends a 0.25% reduction

At its latest meeting, the IEA’s Shadow Monetary Policy Committee (SMPC), a group of leading monetary economists that monitors developments … Continue reading “SMPC votes by five votes to four to cut interest rates – 4th February 2008”

SMPC votes to hold Bank Rate in August – 30th July 2007

30 July 2007
Monetary Policy

SMPC votes to hold Bank Rate in August – 30th July 2007

30 July 2007

Slim five to four majority for holding interest rates

At its latest, and tenth anniversary, meeting, the IEA’s Shadow Monetary Policy Committee (SMPC) voted to hold the official Bank … Continue reading “SMPC votes to hold Bank Rate in August – 30th July 2007”

SMPC votes to raise interest rates – 7th May 2007

9 May 2007
Monetary Policy

SMPC votes to raise interest rates – 7th May 2007

9 May 2007

SMPC rejects a 0.5% rise by a slim margin

At its latest meeting, the IEA’s Shadow Monetary Policy Committee (SMPC), a group of leading monetary economists that monitors developments … Continue reading “SMPC votes to raise interest rates – 7th May 2007”

SMPC Votes to Hold Interest Rates

4 May 2006
Monetary Policy

SMPC Votes to Hold Interest Rates

4 May 2006
At its latest meeting, the IEA’s Shadow Monetary Policy Committee, a group of leading monetary economists that monitors developments in … Continue reading “SMPC Votes to Hold Interest Rates”

SMPC holds Interest Rates

7 February 2005
Monetary Policy

SMPC holds Interest Rates

7 February 2005

SMPC voted by seven votes to two to hold interest rates

“Hold interest rates” was the opinion of the IEA’s Shadow Monetary Policy Committee (a group of leading economists that meets … Continue reading “SMPC holds Interest Rates”

Philip Booth – Verdict on the Crash

12 May 2009
Economic Theory

Philip Booth – Verdict on the Crash

12 May 2009
This short interview profiles Verdict on the Crash, edited by Philip Booth, with contributions from James Alexander, Michael Beenstock, Eamonn … Continue reading “Philip Booth – Verdict on the Crash”

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