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It really is different this time
26 Mar 2020

It really is different this time

by Simon Taylor | posted in: Book recommendation, Economics, Finance sector | 3

A crumb of comfort during the 2008/09 financial crisis was the thought that we were living through historic times. But to face another historic event barely a decade later is perhaps a bit much. The financial – macro relationship The … Continued

central banks, debt, finance, GFC, macro
What is helicopter money?
13 Sep 2016

What is helicopter money?

by Simon Taylor | posted in: Course material, Economics | 0

The possibility that central banks might resort to extreme monetary measures, including helicopter money, is much debated in monetary policy circles. But what is “helicopter money”? * In normal times, central banks in developed countries try to control inflation and … Continued

central banks, monetary policy, money
Can a central bank go bust?
22 Jun 2015

Can a central bank go bust?

by Simon Taylor | posted in: Course material, Finance sector | 3

Central banks have balance sheets like other banks and in theory their liabilities can exceed their assets, meaning they are insolvent. But they can always create new money so they can settle their debts. So can they really go bust? … Continued

balance sheets, central banks, QE
Could we do without physical money?
27 Aug 2014

Could we do without physical money?

by Simon Taylor | posted in: Course material, Economics, Finance sector | 6

Physical money is becoming increasingly unnecessary in everyday life. Could it be heading for extinction and does it matter? I’ve just spent three days on holiday in the wonderful city of Copenhagen, using physical cash only once (when the ice cream … Continued

central banks, money

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Simon is a member of the finance faculty group at Cambridge Judge Business School. From 2008-18 he was the first Director of the University of Cambridge Master of Finance (MFin) degree, and he is now Director of the University's Global Executive MBA. An economist and former equities analyst at JPMorgan and Citigroup, he teaches on financial markets and institutions, infrastructure finance and the world financial system. He is a Fellow in Economics at St. Catharine's College, Cambridge. His book on nuclear power in the UK was published in March 2016.

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