# In an op-ed, Prof. Nouriel Roubini questions the effectiveness of quantitative easing

1 Faculty News February 28, 2013 ![Project Syndicate logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/con_030500.jpg?itok=ONV7lJ6H)>

Excerpt from [Project Syndicate](http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/the-risks-and-costs-of-quantitative-easing-by-nouriel-roubini) -- "Most observers regard unconventional monetary policies such as quantitative easing (QE) as necessary to jump-start growth in today’s anemic economies. But questions about the effectiveness and risks of QE have begun to multiply as well. In particular, ten potential costs associated with such policies merit attention."

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Additional coverage appeared on [The Guardian](http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/economics-blog/2013/feb/28/quantitative-easing-risks-qe-wars-roubini).