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August 20, 2014

Sub-Saharan Africa
Ebola, Fear, and Better Communication

Ebola is fearful. Its symptoms include raging fever, bleeding from orifices (including the eyes and ears), diarrhea, and vomiting. The mortality rate is high. Caregivers move about in space suits. Ne…

Ebola

October 11, 2013

United States
Communicating Monetary Policy at the Zerobound

Eric Rosengren, president and chief executive officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, discusses monetary policy.

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May 21, 2024

Taiwan
Analyzing Lai Ching-te’s Inaugural Address: More Continuity Than Difference

In his inaugural address, Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te signaled broad continuity on cross-strait issues. China, however, is likely to respond with increased pressure. 

Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te delivers his inaugural speech in Taipei, Taiwan on May 20, 2024.

September 12, 2011

Noncommunicable Diseases
Prioritizing Non-Communicable Diseases

Derek Yach, director of global health policy at PepsiCo, discusses the role of government and business in lowering mortality rates from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). "We now have overwhelming evi…

May 24, 2012

United States
Communicating Monetary Policy at the Zerobound

Eric Rosengren, president and chief executive officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, discusses monetary policy.

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