The World Cup provides a unique diplomatic opportunity for North American co-hosts (US, Canada, Mexico) to overcome deep historical and political frictions. Despite ongoing economic tensions and border disputes, the region maintains profound integration, evidenced by $1 trillion in annual cross-border trade and large trans-national populations. The shared cultural experience of major global events can transcend nationalistic divides, allowing leaders to refocus on common ground. Policymakers should leverage such moments to promote cooperation and build social bridges, mitigating geopolitical disputes that threaten continental stability.
A Reform Agenda for New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh
English Summary
The article argues that the Federal Reserve requires fundamental 'regime change' to restore monetary discipline, citing the failure to control post-pandemic inflation and an excessively large balance sheet. Key reforms proposed include shrinking the Fed's assets, ending interest on reserves, and replacing discretionary policy with a transparent, rules-based framework. Implementing these structural changes is critical for insulating the central bank from political interference and preventing future inflationary excesses driven by fiscal dominance.
中文摘要
本文主張，聯準會（Federal Reserve）必須進行根本性的「體制變革」，才能恢復貨幣紀律。文章指出，聯準會未能控制疫情後的通膨，以及其資產負債表過度膨脹，是主要問題。提出的關鍵改革包括縮減聯準會的資產、終止準備金利息，並將可自由裁量的政策轉變為透明、基於規則的框架。實施這些結構性變革，對於將中央銀行與政治干預隔離開來，並防止未來因財政主導而導致的通膨過度，至關重要。
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