Blanchard: Demand Weak Because Future Is Not Exciting

The video discusses the slow recovery of G10 economies, highlighting weak consumer demand and investment. It evaluates the effectiveness of negative interest rates and suggests a preference for quantitative easing. Japan's economic policy challenges, including inflation strategies, are examined. The potential economic uncertainty caused by Brexit is analyzed, focusing on investment and exchange rate impacts. The video concludes with a discussion on the feasibility of coordinated fiscal responses and the current state of global trade.

In what ways can Japan's monetary policy be improved to address inflation?

What are the implications of flat global trade on economic growth?

How does weak investment affect global trade and output?