Sixteen essays being the proceedings of a conference celebrating the tenth abbiversary of the Institute of Economic Statistics at the University of Iceland; focussing on macroeconomic analysis of issues related to Icelandic economy, this volume fills a gap and will raise the standard of economic debate.

This book explores the central economic and political issues defining the modern world. With contributions from a number of world renowned economists, a range of topical debates are discussed in an accessible and practical manner. The topics discussed include the current economic and political backdrop, global economic shifts, challenges within central banking and financial integration, the international monetary and financial system, and geopolitical tensions. Particular attention is given to the transition to a low carbon economy, the perils of public debt, the post-COVID-19 recovery, and...