#FBFDiscuss!
A new Oxford-Union style debate format will bring together two contestants from academia to debate a specific motion. After the opening statements, the event will see the direct participation of the public who will have the chance to pose their questions and vote for their favourite opinion.
Should the Stability and Growth Pact’s 3% deficit rule be abandoned? #3
Proponent
Jean Pisani-Ferry, Tommaso Padoa Schioppa Chair at the European University Institute
Opponent
Volker Wieland, Endowed Chair for Monetary Economics at the Institute for Monetary and Financial Stability
Moderator
Maria Ana Barata, Research Associate at Florence School for Banking and Finance, EUI
Thursday 16 September 2021 – 13:00 CEST – Online
Should central banks issue digital currencies? #2
Proponent
Domenico Lombardi, Economist and Public Policy Expert
Opponent
Steve Cecchetti, Rosen Family Chair in International Finance at the Brandeis International Business School
Moderator
Christy Ann Petit, Research Associate at Florence School for Banking and Finance, EUI
Tuesday 22 June 2021 – 13:00 CEST – Online
A green mandate for the ECB? #1
Proponent
Dirk Schoenmaker, Professor of Banking and Finance at the Rotterdam School of Management.
Opponent
Hans-Peter Gruener, Professor of Economic Policy at the University of Mannheim.
Moderator
Christy Ann Petit, Research Associate at Florence School for Banking and Finance, EUI
Wednesday 12 May 2021 – 13:00 CEST – Online
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