By the time you read this, you may know the answer. Supposedly, the financial world is about to be hit by a disaster, namely an imminent US default, or the politicians will avert it with a last-minute deal. Both these views are misplaced. 31 Jul 2011 The British government did not decide to take sterling out of the ERM on September 16, 1992. It just happened. 25 Jul 2011 Italy's worrying combination of high debt and weak economic growth, coupled with a dysfunctional government, places it firmly on the list of countries which present a relatively high risk of defaulting. 18 Jul 2011 When it comes to the property market, governments are usually part of the problem, not the solution. 10 Jul 2011
Roger Bootle
Roger Bootle is one of the City's leading economists. In his column he sheds light on how the UK and world economies are performing and the challenges facing the world's policymakers.
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Sunday, 7 August 2011
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