The ECB has successfully performed its main task in the context of an independent monetary policy: The euro is stable and enjoys the confidence of the population and the economy. Regarding sustainability, the ECB has so far displayed varying degrees of ambition. The ECB on its own can, and...

The different central banks follow their own different paths to sustainability. The article asks, what types of sustainability they already practice. It describes progressive strategies, looks at the learning processes and analyses the shortcomings. The Network for Greening the Financial System...

"This comprehensive overview of the modern Chinese economy by a noted expert on China's economic development offers a quality and breadth of coverage not found in any other English-language text. In The Chinese Economy, Barry Naughton provides both an engaging, broadly focused introduction to...

Central banks' commitment to public interest goes beyond monetary policy. A wide range of areas are under the control of central banks (price and financial stability, services for the economy, e.g., economic analysis, payments, financial education, customer protection); central banks also have...