Last September, the Fed announced full speed ahead with its third round of quantitative easing, also known as QE3.



As the saying goes, three's a charm, or so th

ey hoped.

At the time, the Fed promised to...

We all know it: The financial sector is bloated and banks are too big to fail. But just how bloated is it, and how much should it be shrunk? Gerald Epstein and his collaborator James Crotty use both micro and macro data to deliver the...

Financial business is creating credit without limit until a crisis occurs. That's the fundamental flaw which caused the current crisis, says Andrew Sheng in this INET interview. He also worries that the destruction of the tropical forest...

This video is a lecture presentation on the different forms of regulation in the financial sector and what they aim to achieve. The presenter discusses various regulatory strands relating to the UK financial sector, including...

Moritz Schularick, Professor of Economics and Economic History, Free University of Berlin speaking at the breakout panel entitled "Instability in Financial Markets: Sources and Remedies" at the Institute for New Economic Thinking's...

Rob Johnson, the Executive Director of the Institute for New Economic Thinking, introduces some of the most interesting and exciting Inaugural grantees.<br/>

Morgan Stanley Anti Money Laundering Counsel Nicole De Bello and Citigroup Global Anti-Money Laundering Head Cathy LaFalce discuss how their companies are adjusting their compliance in preparation for the new expansive anti-money...

As the global economy claws its way out of the deepest slump in generations, markets have rallied sharply -- in hopes of a rebound in growth and a wave of fiscal and monetary stimulus. What do the next six months hold for the economy and...

Y.V. Reddy is the Former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, and a speaker at INET's Conference at Bretton Woods on April 10, 2011<br/>

This video explores the role and functions of central banks within the economy, including their responsibility to grease the financial wheels of the financial system, ensure macroeconomic stability, and provide liquidity to banks and...

This is a lecture presentation discussing the role of the financial sector in developing economies. The speaker explores the characteristics of developing economies, such as low living standards, low levels of labour productivity, poor...

In this video, the speaker discusses the challenges and limitations of financial regulation, including the risks of under-regulation and over-regulation. The video also covers the issue of moral hazard, where the big banks are bailed out...

The video explains the traditional banking model and the core functions of banks and financial institutions as financial intermediaries between savers and borrowers. It also discusses the evolution of the banking system and the different...

Are financial crises avoidable? Richard Vague says yes—by reigning in the excessive private lending that’s driven major crashes over the past 200 years.



INET President Rob Johnson talks to Richard Vague about his new book, A...

The Inaugural Conference @ King's, Institute for New Economic Thinking, Session 4:<b<br/>r/>

Political Economy: What Can Government Do? Wh<br/>at Will Government Do?

The video discusses the regulatory framework within the UK financial sector and how it has evolved over the years. The speaker explains the changes that have taken place, including the creation of regulatory bodies such as the Financial...

The video discusses the role of microfinance schemes in developing and emerging economies, examining the need for financial assistance for projects to enable sustainable economic growth, the challenges faced in accessing official credit...

This video discusses the topic of financial regulation and its importance in ensuring consumer protection and reducing the likelihood of bank runs and systemic crises. It explores the history of financial regulation, from the...

Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon discusses her thoughts on data protection priorities and regulatory effectiveness during Covid-19.

The video introduces investment banks, what they are and the activities they undertake. The video describes the main difference between investment banks and commercial banks. The video also provides an overview of the top investment...

Chief Security Officer Adam Fletcher discusses how he protects Blackstone's wide-ranging business portfolio, as well as the core company itself.

The video discusses monetary aggregates, which are the official definitions of the money supply in an economy. The speaker explains the different categories of monetary aggregates and their degree of liquidity. The video also focuses on...

IBM's director of research, Dario Gil describes what CIOs need to know about quantum computing - a technology that may upend everything from encryption to what's possible in business.

The 2008 Global Financial crisis was kicked off by major structural issues in the global banking system and exacerbated by record levels of household debt.



Today the world is on the brink of yet another major financial...