A discussion was running through my mind while I was waiting for the pick-up, thinking about a conversation with a friend lately. He mentioned being pragmatic in the context of marriage, meaning a marriage established not because of pure and true love, but rather due to other reasons, such as late age, matchmaking, etc. AContinue reading “Is It Worth the Waiting?”
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The Messenger (Part 5)
A succinct summary of a certain period in photos and insightful quotes (according to the author’s opinion) Starting again. Continuing the journey. Moving on, leaving the past behind. In practice, sometimes it is easier to say than to do. It requires at the very least a mix of courage, motivation, maturity, calmness, determination, moment, andContinue reading “The Messenger (Part 5)”
Revisiting the Relevance of International Macroeconomic Policy Coordination
Given the uncertainty in the current global economic situation, one question arises regarding whether international macroeconomic policy coordination is still relevant. The choice of whether to implement international macroeconomic policy coordination depends on the specific circumstances, as explained in previous literature on the topic. First, the success of cooperation and coordination principally requires the sharingContinue reading “Revisiting the Relevance of International Macroeconomic Policy Coordination”
On Dilemma Not Trilemma: The Global Financial Cycle and Monetary Policy Independence
Based on the theory (Feenstra and Taylor, 2016), three key conditions faced by open economies: a fixed exchange rate that can enhance stability in trade and investment, free international capital mobility that can promote integration, efficiency, and risk-sharing, and monetary policy autonomy that can provide control over the economy’s business cycle. The trilemma suggests thatContinue reading “On Dilemma Not Trilemma: The Global Financial Cycle and Monetary Policy Independence “
Thank You, 2022
This post serves as a summary and key takeaways from the author’s point of view based on reflections and contemplations over the year 2022. There are at least three lessons learned from what the author has been personally through this year. The first lesson is that being in a whole new place and getting exposedContinue reading “Thank You, 2022”
This Too Shall Pass
Getting too much or too little of anything indicates a non-optimal state. It means that being in such a condition is not being at equilibrium since it is not in the appropriate portion and place. For instance, excessively feeling happy, such as euphoric could lead an individual to be off guard and ignore something thatContinue reading “This Too Shall Pass”
The Messenger (Part 4)
A succinct summary of a week in photos and insightful quotes (according to the author’s opinion) For a unitary time endowment of an individual, it might be beneficial to allocate some time to observe what has been happening and draw life lessons. After several contemplations, one thing remains, during the time of joyful and melancholic,Continue reading “The Messenger (Part 4)”
Things I Learned
Things I learned from my Lecturer We must be balanced in terms of being idealistic (doing things for our passion) and realistic (doing things for our welfare). Maximize the opportunity when it is given to us by doing every necessary thing fervently. Things I learned from my Supervisor Give all of our effort to whatContinue reading “Things I Learned”
Journal of Contemplations (Part III)
Take Your Time
Have we changed? Has the fire been extinguished and the warmth vanished?Or is it just time that reveals the truth. The truth of the nature of our relationship. The truth of who we really are, and what we want. Do this relationship that you really want? Is it just a phase of challenge that youContinue reading “Take Your Time”
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