Central bankers should be held to higher levels of accountability

The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has received backlash for his remarks made at the Treasury select committee this week. He suggested that workers refrain from seeking pay raises, expressed concerns about potential global food price hikes, and admitted to feeling “helpless” in controlling inflation. These comments have been labeled as disconnected, …

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It’s time we acknowledge the magnitude of this economic crisis.

As the largest rail strikes in a generation loom, the British economy and its manageability is losing public faith. Predictions of zero or very low growth over the coming years and higher, more persistent inflation in comparison to other developed nations are fueling concerns. In light of the recent industrial action, the government’s unwillingness to …

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