In his combination of theoretical acuity and the enormous policy relevance of his ideas, Mundell has few peersThe economist Robert Mundell has always been a prescient and prophetic thinker. For as Bob has taught us, a global economy ultimately requires a global currency. Some of the liveliest discussion was around the theme of the final session, “Imperative for Global Monetary Reform”. In his combination of theoretical acuity and the enormous practical and policy relevance of his ideas, Mundell has few peers. This year’s conference, just concluded, was titled “Central Banking and Global Monetary Disorder”.

Source: Mint July 17, 2016 19:18 UTC