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Deflation need not be the end of the world if it is the result of structural changes that boost optimism, writes Stephanie Flanders
US debate had shifted from what the island does beyond its borders to what it does within them, writes Richard Haass
More direct routes will open to economically significant destinations, writes Howard Davies
The UK chancellor’s view shows an understanding of constraints ahead, writes Stephanie Flanders
Stamp duty change may look good politically but economically it is odd, says Stephanie Flanders
A Republican majority has prompted the president to act alone, writes Jacob Weisberg
Immigration is a red herring and a referendum is not the solution, writes Michael Portillo
Co-operation on some matters may make more sense than obstruction, writes Jacob Weisberg
Local leadership and private enterprise dwarf the capital’s impact, writes Roger Altman
The US no longer controls its own destiny nor, indeed, the destiny of others, writes Stephen King
More flexibility for countries is required to promote growth, writes Mario Monti
Misguided policy means our enemies don’t fear us and friends don’t trust us, says Martin Feldstein
The outcome will make way for problems that stretch beyond our borders, says Richard Haass
Popular sovereignty is swimming against an authoritarian tide, writes Michael Ignatieff
A surge in inversion threatens to damage the prospects for an overhaul, writes Mort Zuckerman
Argue for what you believe in, don’t go on a loop repeating what you said, writes Peter Mandelson
With threats to shared values from many fronts, this is not the time to consider isolation, writes George Soros
Allowing lenders to take measured risks without fear of later challenge remains difficult, says Howard Davies
The nations’ leaders do not know what is good for them or their people, writes Ahmed Rashid
The Assad government may be evil – but it is a lesser evil, writes Richard Haass
Persistent unemployment will do more lasting damage than a rise in inflation, writes Adam Posen
There will be no robust growth without properly capitalised banks, writes Philipp Hildebrand
