The AAF Virtual Debates
About the All About Finance Virtual Debates
The All About Finance blog hosts an occasional series of virtual debates on key policy issues related to financial sector development. The debates are moderated by Asli Demirgüç-Kunt, and two prominent thinkers on an issue are invited to argue for or against a question. Each debater has an opportunity to provide both an opening argument and a response to the opposing debater's opening argument.
Readers of the blog are invited to participate in debates both by contributing to the comments section of the post and by voting in an on-line poll that will be open for the length of the debate. The moderator may choose to highlight comments that contribute greatly to the quality of the debate.
Past Virtual Debates
Has executive compensation contributed to the financial crisis?
From January 30 - February 16, 2012, the All About Finance blog hosted a virtual debate on executive compensation. Asli invited Professors Lucian Bebchuk and René Stulz to weigh in on the issue. Readers voted on the question during the course of the debate, with a final tally of 151 "yes" votes and 38 "no" votes.
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William J. Friedman and Alicia Townsend Friedman Professor of Law, Economics, and Finance at Harvard Law School |
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Everett D. Reese Chair of Banking and Monetary Economics at Ohio State University
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Poll Results:
Debate Blog Posts:
- Response from
René Stulz - Response from
Lucian Bebchuk - Opening Statement from René Stulz
- Opening Statement from Lucian Bebchuk
- Introduction from Asli
Can state-owned banks play an important role in promoting financial stability and access?
From February 2-14, 2011, the All About Finance blog hosted a virtual debate on state-owned banks. Asli invited Professors Franklin Allen and Charles Calomiris to weigh in on the issue. Readers voted on the question during the course of the debate, with a final tally of 153 "yes" votes and 51 "no" votes.
Debate Blog Posts:
- January 31: Asli's Opening Post
- February 2: Franklin Allen's Opening Post
- February 2: Charles Calomiris's Opening Post
- February 10: Franklin Allen's Response
- February 10: Charles Calomiris's Response
Debate Reading List:
For key articles and books on state-owned banks, please see the AAF Virtual Debate Reading List.
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