Richard Yarrow is a Fellow at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at Harvard Kennedy School. He will be a Visiting Fellow at Thammasat University in the summer of 2024.
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Articles by Richard Yarrow (3)
The Good Reasons for a Thai Economic Stimulus
Richard Yarrow
A range of data suggests Thailand’s economy has not reached maximal employment. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has some good grounds to inject economic stimulus—but should reconsider the policy’s design.
Thailand’s Exposure to Northeast Asia’s Slowdowns
Richard Yarrow
World events have not been kind to Thailand’s economic plans. Besides high oil prices and U.S. interest rates, Thailand faces prolonged slowdowns in its Northeast Asian economic partners. The challenges and opportunities are many, and ultimately hinge on stable democratic leadership.
Perils and Promise Beneath Global Enthusiasm for Thai Baht
Richard Yarrow
There has been a certain buzz around the Thai baht. But the attention could be short lived if the government fails to navigate deeper structural problems.