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Technology, fragmentation and the new uncertainty

· Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (Euro area (EU))

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· Christine Lagarde Wiki · European Central Bank WikiTechnology, fragmentation and the new uncertainty

ContextAnnual Global Risk Lecture by Christine Lagarde in honour of Robert Mundell, organised by Johns Hopkins University in Bologna, Italy.

Why it mattersA lecture in Robert Mundell's honour in which the ECB President explains how technology creates new strategic chokepoints.

Problems raised
  1. The world has moved from measurable risk to deep uncertainty.
  2. Technology creates new strategic chokepoints.
  3. Fragmentation threatens cooperation.
Solutions proposed
  1. Adopt a common strategy with allies on supply chains.
  2. Coordinate export controls and joint research.
  3. Keep minimum cooperation even with rivals.
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