Mouhssine Rifaki | Writings

Regional Economic Blocks: The New Normal

Published on: March 1, 2024

Analysis of the formation of regional economic blocks and their implications for global trade.

AI and Productivity: A New Economic Paradigm?

Published on: January 15, 2024

Examining the economic implications of widespread AI adoption.

The New Economics of Climate Change

Published on: September 10, 2023

Analysis of climate policy's intersection with monetary and fiscal policy.

Banking Stability in a Rising Rate Environment

Published on: March 25, 2023

Examining the challenges of maintaining financial stability during monetary tightening.

Supply Side Economics: The Return

Published on: November 15, 2022

Analysis of supply-side reforms in the context of persistent inflation.

Global Minimum Tax: A New Era in International Taxation

Published on: July 20, 2022

Examining the implications of the OECD's global minimum tax agreement.

The Great Monetary Tightening Begins

Published on: March 5, 2022

Analysis of central banks' shift towards policy normalization.

Crypto Assets and Monetary Policy

Published on: October 10, 2021

Examining the implications of cryptocurrency adoption for monetary policy.

The Infrastructure Push: Building Back Better?

Published on: June 15, 2021

Analysis of global infrastructure investment programs.

Inflation Concerns: Transitory or Structural?

Published on: March 20, 2021

Examining the nature of post-pandemic inflation pressures.

The K-Shaped Recovery: Inequality in Focus

Published on: November 25, 2020

Analysis of divergent economic outcomes during the COVID-19 recovery.

Digital Currencies: Central Banks Accelerate Their Plans

Published on: September 10, 2020

Examining the evolution of central bank digital currency initiatives.

Supply Chains and Economic Nationalism

Published on: July 15, 2020

Analysis of global supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by COVID-19.

Fiscal Stimulus: A New Era of Government Intervention

Published on: May 20, 2020

Examining unprecedented fiscal responses to the COVID-19 crisis.

The Great Lockdown: Central Banks' Initial Response to COVID-19

Published on: March 15, 2020

Analysis of initial monetary policy responses to the pandemic.