Economics

What Lagarde’s ECB Review Can Tackle, From Inflation to Climate

Assessment will gauge whether monetary policy can do better
ECB chief’s first European Parliament testimony is on Monday

Christine Lagarde
Photographer: Peter Juelich/Bloomberg

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By Yuko Takeo and Piotr Skolimowski

December 1, 2019 at 6:00 AM UTC

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When European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is quizzed by European lawmakers on Monday, her plans for the biggest reassessment of the institution’s mission in 16 years is likely to play a prominent role.