Gimme a V and keep the L: What economic recoveries look like
Economists have shorthand to talk about how long economic recovery can take, based on the shapes graphs take when you input key data.
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All downturns are different, but all volatility eventually ends
The economic downturn brought on by COVID-19 may be too big to have a direct historical comparison, but that doesn’t mean the volatility it brings won’t pass.
Quantitative Easing: An economic SOS
Central banks can use quantitative easing to boost the economy during a downturn, but it’s best used only in case of emergency.
Game of Liquidity: Why the Flow of Money Matters
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a crisis of cash – and showed just how important liquidity is to the financial system.
When are fiscal policy changes needed to boost the economy?
Fiscal policy is usually carefully set out in budgets after months of consultations. But sometimes, quick changes are needed to help the economy when shifts in monetary policy don’t do the trick.
Accounting standards: A key step for compliance
Accounting standards tell companies how to report their financial results. They help create a standardized system of reporting so that analysts, lenders and other financial professionals and investors can compare…
