The Congress has had an uneasy relationship with banks and bankers since Alexander Hamilton. It took the United States until 1913 to set up a central bank. The Federal Reserve earned its hard-won independence over years of effort. Robert Zoellick alexanderbankbanker share on social
One of the challenges for sub-Saharan Africa is that markets are of modest size. This makes regional integration important. Robert Zoellick africachallengeimportant Change image and share on social
When I work with countries struggling to pay for budgets or finance trade deficits, I reflect on how Americans do not spend a moment considering the unique advantages of being able to issue bonds and print money freely. Robert Zoellick advantageamericanbond share on social
All of us make mistakes. The key is to acknowledge them, learn, and move on. The real sin is ignoring mistakes, or worse, seeking to hide them. Robert Zoellick acknowledgebadlyhide Change image and share on social
My true love is history, but I didn't know how I could make a living at it. Robert Zoellick historylivelove Change image and share on social
Japan rose from the ashes of World War II as a 'trading state,' the model for export-led growth. It is not clear that the old export model of growth will be sustainable in a more 'balanced' global economy that does not rely so heavily on the U.S. consumer. Robert Zoellick ashebalanceclear share on social
Private sector development and the creation of small businesses spur investment, jobs, opportunity, and hope. It empowers the market to meet local needs, whether for food, basic goods, or services. Robert Zoellick basicbusinesscreation Change image and share on social
It is vital that the World Bank Group continually challenges itself to refresh our development thinking. It is vital that a modernized multilateralism be open to new ideas. Robert Zoellick bankchallengecontinually Change image and share on social
It is much harder for economies to prosper if they cannot sell to, buy from, invest with, and even transit their neighbors. Landlocked countries with failed or failing neighbors can lose access to the world economy. Robert Zoellick accessbuycountry share on social
Don't just analyze a problem - solve it. Robert Zoellick analyzeproblemsolve Change image and share on social
