Dr. karnit flug

Ex-Bank of Israel chief warns: Judicial reform could weaken economy, standard of living

Prof. Karnit Flug said that the reforms could lead to a weaker economy, lower incomes and a reduced standard of living.

Tech workers protesting against the government's judicial reforms  using the slogan 'No democracy, no hi-tech,' in Tel Aviv on January 24, 2023.
Former Bank of Israel Governor Dr. Karnit Flug

Former Bank of Israel Governor Flug returns to Hebrew University

Karnit Flug at her office on February 3, 2015

Treasury slams Bank of Israel, signals governor to leave

Karnit Flug

Jerusalem Post 50 Most Influential Jews: Number 11 - Karnit Flug


Bank of Israel report sees 'reasonable' economy, questions housing program

While pleased with the level of economic growth in the private sector, Rivlin was never-the-less troubled by the huge gap in wages between high and low income earners.

BOI Governor Karnit Flug presents annual report to President Reuven Rivlin

Kahlon vs. Flug

The finance minister wants competition, the BOI governor, stability. Who is right and can we enjoy both?

Karnit Flug

Bank of Israel's Flug: Employment issues, inequality as central economic problems

Bank of Israel chief says Israel only spends a third of what other OECD countries spend on active labor policy; PM Netanyahu promises deregulation.

A laborer works on an apartment building under construction in Jerusalem

Flug hints interest rates may drop

For the past two months, BoI has put the interest rate at .25%, the lowest it’s ever been, in order to battle sluggish inflation, weaken the shekel, and give the moderating economy a shot in the arm.

Karnit Flug