Author Archives: Cynyoung Park

Policy Lessons for Central Banks: High-Level Policy Roundtable on War, Oil Shocks, and Trade Restrictions

This blog post is based on the policy roundtable held on 15 May 2026, featuring panellists Professor Danny Quah, Professor Shang-Jin Wei, Professor Joseph Cherian, and Associate Professor Jamie Cross. In the age of geoeconomics, major economies increasingly use their power, market influence, and cross-border interdependence to advance national and strategic goals. Tariffs, sanctions, export […]

Central Banks as Architects of Resilience: Why Governance, Independence, and Law Matter More Than Ever

The world of central banking is being reshaped at an unprecedented pace. Technological disruption, climate-related risks, and shifting geoeconomic dynamics are not only redefining the operating environment, but also fundamentally altering what is expected of central banks. In this context, central banks are increasingly called upon to act as “architects of resilience,” navigating a multitude […]