Who is Barry Eichengreen? In contemporary international economics, if one speaks of leading titans, he is unquestionably among the very top—and this is to say nothing of his role as a core founder who systematically laid out the evolution of the international monetary system and built the intellectual framework for historical research on international economic policy. For decades, he has worked tirelessly ...

Editor’s Note: Can algorithms truly replace human financial advisors? Or is the future of wealth management something in between? Alberto Rossi, Hachigian Family Professor of Finance at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, Visiting Fellow at Brookings, is cautiously optimistic.A leading scholar in FinTech, household finance, and machine learning, asset pricing, Rossi has published ...

Dani Rodrik (born August 14, 1957, in Istanbul, Turkey) stands as one of the most influential economists of our time. He currently holds the Ford Foundation Chair in International Political Economy at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, with his research deeply rooted in three core domains—international economics, economic development, and political economy. Through his incisive ...

“In our generation's time, the oil market will remain a significant factor for economic growth and inflation.”

PKU Financial Review: You have expressed reservations about the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in risk management and financial regulation. Do you believe AI has the capability to overcome the challenges of "human nature" and "uncertainty" that you often highlight? Or, could it introduce new illusions that we do not yet fully understand? Jon Danielsson : This is ...

PKU Financial Review: Today's interview is related to AI innovation and governance. The first question is that we know AI technologies like machine learning and block chain are really changing finance. In your view, are these innovations going to spread out power or will they end up making it more concentrated? And what's their real potential for tackling global inequalities, like helping people who ...

PKU Financial Review：In your opinion, what is the most fundamental difference between "confidence" and traditional economic indicators (such as GDP, inflation rate, interest rates)? Why do you believe confidence is crucial? Peter Atwater：Most economic indicators measure what has happened.  They measure the results of decisions and actions taken in the past.  They offer few clues about what is going ...

PKU Financial Review：Professor Currie, your recent research has delved into how socioeconomic status (SES) in early life persistently influences later health and cognitive development. Given your frequent focus on environmental factors (e.g., air quality, neighborhood resources) and the long-term effects of early interventions, what do you consider the "most critical yet most policy-overlooked" intermediate ...

PKU Financial Review: In your book "Innovation and Growth in the Global Economy," you explore the impact of technological innovation on economic growth. The global economy currently faces many challenges, such as supply chain disruptions and technological barriers. How do you think these factors are affecting global innovation and growth?Gene M. Grossman：It is too soon to see any effects of the retreat ...

PKU Financial Review: In the era of rapid economic growth period, we can see workplace passion is common. But in today's world, with the economic growth rate slowing down and many significant changes are happening globally, more and more people are feeling burned out and opting for a "lying flat" lifestyle. So why does the pursuit of workplace passion still hold significant appeal in contemporary social ...