Does Fintech Promote Entrepreneurship? Evidence from China
Peter Knaack | 24 January 2023
Monetary,
Blog | Tags:
Digital Economy,
Entrepreneurship,
Fintech Policy moves and public statements in recent years indicate that Beijing seeks to simultaneously support the growth of internet finance platforms and reign in anticompetitive practices and risky behavior.
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Tax Expenditure Scrutiny Can End Trillion-Dollar Political Game
Flurim Aliu,
Doug Koplow and
Agustin Redonda | 19 January 2023
Fiscal,
Op-Eds | Tags:
Income Tax,
Inequality,
Tax Expenditures,
United States Too often, government spending is understood only as cash payments to specific individuals or groups. However, targeted exemptions or reductions in taxes owed strain public coffers similarly to direct spending, though often with far less visibility.
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The Return of China: Mostly Positive News for Vietnam
Patrick Lenain | 17 January 2023
Trade,
Op-Eds | Tags:
China,
Covid-19,
Trade,
Vietnam In light of China's reopening, many forecasters now see a strong V-shaped rebound from mid-2023, led by private consumption.
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The Swiss National Bank Struggles to Manage Climate Risks
Pierre Monnin | 6 January 2023
Monetary,
Op-Eds | Tags:
Central Banks,
Climate Risk,
Financial Stability In Europe and elsewhere, central banks are implementing measures to contain financial risks associated with climate change in their asset portfolios. The Swiss National Bank is not among the leaders in this area.
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