Economic Policy
Transition Countries on the Eve of EU Enlargement
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
A 3-page abstract of this 92 page report on the current economic situation and short-term prospects in the Central and East European transition economies
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-02-12
New Results on the Impact of the Minimum Wage on Irish Firms
Economic and Social Research Institute
This 10-page study investigates the impact of the introduction of the minimum wage in Ireland, against a background of naturally fast-rising wages during the relevant period.
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-02-13
Foreign Direct Investment in Central and Eastern Europe with Special Attention to Austrian FDI Activities in this Region
Vienna Institute for International Studies
A 3-page summary and overview table of this report, which can be purchased
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2004-02-19
Economic Freedom of North America 2004 Annual Report
Fraser Institute
This 64-page report provides comprehensive economic freedom ratings for the US states and Canadian provinces. It enables users to assess the relationship between economic freedom and prosperity
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-02-22
Russia: The Duma Election Result - And Beyond
Institute for the Economy in Transition
A 10-page paper analysing the outcome of the Duma election, assessing the market implications and mid-term political consequences
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-03-02
Bi-Lateral Trade Arrangements in the Asia-Pacific: Origins, Evolution, and Implications
Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership
A brief commentary analysing the trend towards bi-lateral trade arrangements in the Asia-Pacific region
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-03-02
Explaining Namibia
Namibian Economic Policy Research Unit
This 34-page working paper examines the restraints on growth in Namibia and endeavours to identify the medium to long term policies needed to foster growth
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-03-02
Lisbon Revisited - Finding a New Path to European Growth
European Policy Centre
This working paper proposes enhancements to the Lisbon Agenda, with detailed recommendations on the steps needed to close a "serious delivery gap" in the Lisbon Process
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-03-13
Foreign Economic Policy for the new President
Institute for International Economics
A commentary arguing that the major global economic challenges facing the U.S. will be supporting globalization domestically, restoring the country's financial position, reviving trade liberalization and halting the manipulation of energy markets
Economic Policy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-04-18
This Far and No Farther? Nudging Agricultural Reform Forward
Institute for International Economics
This 15-page policy brief discusses current agricultural trade negotiations and proposes a way forward towards freer agricultural trade
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-04-18
Russia: Political and Institutional Determinants of Economic Reforms
Center for Social and Economic Research
A 91-page Polish/Russian study analysing the course, determinants and political economy of economic reforms in Russia during the period 1985-2003
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-04-19
Global Economic Governance at a Crossroads: Replacing the G-7 with the G-20
Brookings Institution
An 8-page policy brief arguing that the G-7 should be replaced by the G-20, at head-of-state level, as the major forum for discussing and negotiating policies on global economic issues
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-04-26
Trends and Prospects of Transatlantic Economic Relations: The Glue that Cements a Fraying Partnership?
Brookings Institution
A discussion paper examining the trends and prospects of transatlantic economic relations to determine whether there is an irreversible tendency towards greater stress
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-05-03
Job Anxiety is Real - And it's Global
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
This 9-page U.S. paper reports on a huge global oversupply of labour caused by the end of the Cold War and technological change. It calls for an international effort at job creation
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-05-09
The Effects of the Minimum Wage on Wages, Employment and Prices
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 11-page discussion paper examinines the effect of minimum wage legislation on wages, employment and prices in Brazil
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-05-10
EU Extension to the East and Exporting Jobs: Tax Harmonization May Hurt More and Benefit Less
German Institute for International Politics and Security
A 5-page commentary arguing that the German economy has little to fear from capital exports to the acceding countries and dismissing tax harmonization proposals as likely to prove counter-productive
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-05-22
Islam, Globalization and Economic Performance in the Middle East
Institute for International Economics
An 8-page policy brief arguing for cross-border economic integration as a solution to stagnation in the Middle East
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-06-09
The Sustainability of Economic Recovery in the United States: The Risks to Consumption and Investment
Levy Economics Institute of Bard College
A 43-page brief assesses the short-term and longer-term prospects for the U.S. economy
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-06-17
The Choice for Russia: Compete or Retreat
EastWest Institute
17-page summary of a study examining Russia's competitive advantages and how they can best be exploited
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-06-18
Foreign Direct Investment, Competition and Industrial Development in the Host Country
German Institute for Economic Research
A 40-page discussion paper examining the spillover effects of FDI on local firms
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-06-18
The Welfare State, Thresholds, and Economic Growth
German Institute for Economic Research
This 56-page discussion paper examines the relationship between growing welfare states and economic growth rates
Economic Policy, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-06-18
How Will the Enlargement Affect the Old Members of the European Union?
Hamburg Institute of International Economics
This 10-page article assesses the macro effects of enlargement on the old member states of the E.U. and the future growth performance of the enlarged E.U.
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-06-18
Offshoring, Import Competition, and the Jobless Recovery
Brookings Institution
A 19-page U.S. paper investigating the linkage between offshoring (i.e. outsourcing overseas), import growth and the slow rate of pick-up in employment during the economic recovery in the U.S. during 2002-3
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-06-21
FDI in Small Countries: The Baltic States
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
A 32-page research report analysing the evolution and determinants of foreign direct investment in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-06-29
Productive Development in Open Economies
U.N. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
A 395-page report finding that Latin America and the Caribbean have three-speed economies, requiring different policies to enhance the development of their productive capacities. A page linking to the report is located below.
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-07
Post-Adaptation Growth Recovery in Poland and Russia: Similarities and Differences
Center for Social and Economic Research
A 63-page working paper analyzing the sources, economic and social characteristics of growth recovery in two transition states, Poland and Russia
Economic Policy, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-07-15
Monetary Policy Transparency in Inflation Targeting Countries: The Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland
Center for Social and Economic Research
A 32-page working paper evaluating monetary policy transparency in the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2004-07-15
Does the E.U. need the Stability and Growth Pact?
European Institute of Public Administration
A 5-page article examining the provisions of the Stability and Growth Pact and considering whether there is any need for further co-operation on fiscal policy and what such co-operation might entail
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-15
Why is There a Productivity Problem in the E.U?
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 51-page working paper investigating the causes of the E.U's productivity slowdown and comparing its conclusions with the European Growth Initiative
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-16
Economic Freedom of the World
Fraser Institute et al.
A report ranking 123 nations on their level of economic freedom and examining the connection between economic freedom, investment and prosperity
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-19
Does Exchange Rate Regime Explain Differences in Economic Results for Asian Countries?
CEPII
A 58-page working paper studying whether exchange rate regimes have had an impact on inflation and growth for 10 major Asian countries
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-19
Cost of Financial Instability, Household Sector Balance Sheets and Consumption
National Institute of Economic and Social Research and Brunel University
A 26-page paper analyzing the effect of a banking or currency crisis on consumption
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-20
Advantage Northwest Russia: The New Growth Centre of Europe?
Finnish National Fund for Research and Development
A 291-page Finnish study analysing the industrial competitiveness of Northwest Russia
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-24
Chinese Outward Direct Investment in Southeast Asia: How Much and What Are the Implications?
South East Asia Research Centre
A 21-page working paper indentifying mainland Chinese companies as becoming an increasingly important source of outward direct investment in Southeast Asia
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-29
Privatisation in Australia
Privatisation International
A 7-page article describing Australia's experience with privatisation
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-08-13
Size of Government and Economic Performance: What Does the Evidence Say?
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
A 5-page Canadian paper challenging the assumption that "big government" necessarily inhibits productivity
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-08-18
Impoverishing a Continent: The World Bank and the IMF in Africa
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
A 28-page paper arguing that the World Bank and the IMF have been used by the U.S. to subjugate the economies of the developing world, in particular Africa
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-08-18
Ten Consequences of Economic Freedom
National Center for Policy Analysis
A report using "Economic Freedom of the World" data to evaluate the benefits of economic freedom
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-08-20
The Risks Ahead for the World's Economy
Institute for International Economics
An article identifying five major risks threatening the world economy and proposing policies to minimise the threat
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-09-15
China's Macroeconomic Situation Since 2003
Institute of World Economics and Politics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
This 18-page paper reviews China's recent economic performance and offers a warning about the short-term future
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-09-16
Foreign Governments Finance a Growing Share of U.S. Trade Deficit
Economic Policy Institute
A snapshot reporting on the continued growth of the U.S. current account deficit
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-09-21
World Investment Report 2004: The Shift Towards Services
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
This 468-page report presents the latest trends in Foreign Direct Investment and explores the shift towards services, with a special analysis of offshoring service activities
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-09-27
The Brasilia Consensus: A New Model of Development
Center for International Private Enterprise
A 6-page commentary on the progress of Brazil's new development model containing the macroeconomic elements of the Washington Consensus with enhanced spending on social services
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-09-28
Demographic Pressures on Public Pension Systems and Government Budgets in Open Economies
Brookings Institution
This 78-page paper studies the domestic-economy and external-sector variables which have major consequences for saving and investment flows in national economies and the world economy
Economic Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-09-28
Protecting Developing Economies from Price Shocks
Financial Policy Forum
This paper explores policy options for protecting developing economies from the consequences of international price fluctuations
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-09-28
Annual Privatization Report 2004
Reason Foundation
This 81-page U.S. annual report chronicles developments in privatization, outsourcing and government reform in the United States
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-10-01
Global Economy Gathering Strength
Hamburg Institute of International Economics
A 5-page article considers how monetary reins can be tightened without jeopardising growth or endangering price stability
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-10-08
Prudential Responses to De Facto Dollarization
Inter-American Development Bank
A 47-page study of dollarization and de-dollarization with special reference to the risks attendant on both processes
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-10-14
The Promises and Perils of European Union Membership
National Center for Policy Analysis
A 2-page brief analysis arguing that European accession states enjoy higher growth rates than West European countries because they have opted for economic liberalization rather than subsidies
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2004-10-22
Structural Upgrading of Manufacturing Industry in Transition Countries: Evidence from Foreign Trade Indicators
Institute of Economics and Russian-European Center for Economic Policy
A 24-page paper investigating the influence of institutional changes on economic development in transition countries
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-10-23
Elected Governments, Undemocratic Policies and Unrealized Economic Opportunities
Center for International Private Enterprise
A 7-page commentary on the tendency of some democratizing countries to abandon democratic reform
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-10-29
Structural Change in Russian Transition
Economic Growth Center
This 48-page discussion paper examines structural change in the Russian economy between 1990 and 2001
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-11-04
Facing the Challenge: The Lisbon Strategy for Growth and Employment
European Commission
The 54-page report of a high level group appointed by the European Commission to identify measures that would form a strategy to achieve the Lisbon objectives and targets
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-11-05
The Efficiency of Public Sector Outsourcing Contracts: A Literature Review
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research
This 32-page Australian working paper considers the arguments for and against outsourcing and examines the evidence as to whether savings occur over time and, if so, whether they persist
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-11-13
U.S. Economic Policy and Europe
Royal Institute of International Affairs
Transcript of an address by the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury on November 17, 2004 at Chatham House, providing an overview of U.S. economic policy, with particular reference to Europe
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-11-19
Differences in Productivity and Its Determinants Among Firms From the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Germany: The Case of the Cosmetics Industry
Center for Social and Economic Research
This 52-page working paper aims to illustrate the differences in productivity levels and their underlying factors between firms from three new member states of the E.U. and Germany, using the cosmetics industry as a case study
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2004-11-27
China's Route to a Green and Prosperous Future
American Enterprise Institute
A 2-page essay arguing that China and other developing countries can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by opening their economies to greater investment in greenhouse gas-reducing technologies
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-11-29
Time for More Currency Flexibility
American Enterprise Institute
A 3-page essay examining the options available to America's trading partners for dealing with the problems created by the weakening of the dollar
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-11-29
Structural Change in Russian Transition
Economic Growth Center - Yale University
A 48-page discussion paper examining structural change in the Russian economy 1990-2001, to determine the extent to which it is converging towards a market economy
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-12-03
An Economic Analysis of Security Policies
German Institute for Economic Research
This 28-page discussion paper applies economic concepts to public policy choices in the security economy, identifies key policy trade-offs and discusses policy instruments for achieving security while minimising trade-offs
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-12-04
The Pacific Is Viable!
Centre for Independent Studies
This 12-page issue analysis argues for radical changes in economic policy and governance to enable Pacific economies to grow
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-12-10
Debt and the Dollar
Economic Policy Institute
This 7-page issue brief comments on the domestic implications of the growing U.S. external debt
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-12-16
What if China Revalues its Currency?
Economic Scenarios
An 8-page analysis of the likely consequences for China and other countries of a revaluation of the RMB
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-12-31
Foreign Investment, Corporate Ownership, and Development: Are Firms in Emerging Markets Catching Up to the World Standards?
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 66-page discussion paper examines the extent to which the efficiency of firms in Russia and the Czech Republic has converged with world standards
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-01-11
Regional Decentralization, Fiscal Incentives and Privatization of Public-Owned Enterprises
Institute of World Economics and Politics
This 14-page article traces the relationship between fiscal decentralization in China and the increasing use of privatization
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-01-20
Structural Change, Productivity and Employment in the New EU Member States
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
A 45-page research report providing an overview of longer term structural developments in the new EU member states
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-01-27
Medium Term Economic Forecast (Fiscal 2004-2014) - A Look at Japan's Post-Deflation Economy
NLI Research
A 17-page economic forecast for Japan in the medium term
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-02-03
Russia Small- and Medium-Sized Advocacy Programs
Center for International Private Enterprise
An 8-page briefing paper on how the interim results of Regional Business Agendas (local business-led initiatives) show improving conditions for business people in Russia and the creation of a foundation for sustained economic growth
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-03-09
The Overstretch Myth
Council on Foreign Relations
A 3-page article arguing that the U.S. current account deficit and foreign debt do not threaten the country's global position
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-03-22
Lisbon Strategy at Midterm: Expectations and Reality
Center for Social and Economic Research
A 91-page paper providing a critical progress report on the EU's Lisbon agenda for economic growth
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-04-06
Global Development Finance 2005: Mobilizing Finance and Managing Vulnerability
World Bank
This 171-page annual review reports on global economic performance in 2004, financial flows to developing countries, and the challenges to those flows
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-04-11
Speed of Convergence and Relocation: New EU Member Countries Catching Up With the Old
ENEPRI
A 23-page working paper investigating the progress of convergence between the EU's new member countries and the EU-15 states
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-04-14
The Chinese Economy: Risky Reporting
Royal Institute for Economic Affairs
A 10-page paper examining the current performance of the Chinese economy and risks to the outlook for continued steady economic growth
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-04-25
Economic Growth in the 1990s: Learning from a Decade of Reform
World Bank
A report analysing economic growth and development lessons that can be drawn from reforms undertaken during the 1990s (single page linking to all sections)
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-04-26
Economic Aspects of Turkey's Quest for EU Membership
Centre for European Policy Studies
This 10-page policy brief explores the economic dimension of Turkey's Accession to the EU
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-04-28
Research and Policy Making in Namibia
Namibian Economic Policy Research Unit
This 23-page working paper reviews the policy making process in Namibia and the role of economic research in it
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-05-04
Is the European Economy a Patient and the Union its Doctor? On Jobs and Growth in Europe
ENEPRI
A 48-page working paper examining European economic performance, the employment market and European interference with national employment policies
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-05-12
ASEAN Foreign Direct Investment Trends: Implications for EU-ASEAN Relations
European Policy Center
This 31-page issue paper reviews the growing importance of investment flows to ASEAN countries, and the implications for the region's relationship with the European Union
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-05-12
A Glum 2015 Scenario. If...
Institute for International Economics
An 8-page analysis of Germany's economic prospects
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-06-15
The Future of Development Economics
World Institute for Development Economics Research
Single page providing links to the papers delivered at this Helsinki conference held to discuss the future of development economics
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-07-08
Perspectives for the Lisbon Strategy: How to Increase the Competitiveness of the European Economy?
CASE
A 22-page working paper analyzing the poor growth record of the EU-15 states
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-07-15
Economic Outlook for the Euro Area in 2005 and 2006
Euro Forecasting Network
A 14-page forecast for the Euro area economy in 2005 and 2006
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-07-24
What Might the Next Emerging-Market Financial Crisis Look Like?
Institute of International Economics
This 109-page working paper estimates the possible impact of a financial crisis affecting a group of emerging economies during the next three years
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-08-19
Human Capital, R&D and Competition in Macroeconomic Analysis
ENEPRI
A 64-page working paper discussing various options for including human capital, R&D and product market competition in a macroeconomic framework
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-08-23
Economic Freedom of the World: 2005 Report
Fraser Institute
This 206-page (annual) report contains an index measuring the degree to which the policies and institutions of countries are supportive of economic freedom, and a chapter comparing the respective impacts of economic freedom and democracy on peace/conflict
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-09-12
The Nordic Model: A Recipe for European Success?
European Policy Centre
This 112-page working paper argues that European competitiveness would be improved by adopting the Nordic model
Economic Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-09-13
Employment Effects of Foreign Direct Investment in Central and Eastern Europe
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
This 33-page Austrian paper examines the employment effects of FDI in Central and Eastern Europe
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-09-16
Nominal Exchange Rate Flexibility and Real Exchange Rate Adjustment: Evidence from Dual Exchange Rates in Developing Countries
CESifo
This 35-page working paper investigates whether exchange rate flexibility aids real exchange rate adjustment
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-09-19
Global Economic Prospects: Growth Slowing Below Potential in 2006
Institute for International Economics
An 18-page U.S. forecast (as of mid-eptember 2005) of global economic prospects
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-09-21
Four Economic Issues That Environmentalists Should Care About
Center for Economic and Policy Research
An 8-page briefing paper examining four economic issues with significant environmental implications
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-09-22
Getting Serious About the Twin Deficits
Council for Foreign Relations
A 47-page paper dealing with the economic consequences of inaction in respect of the U.S. fiscal and current account deficits
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-10-09
Structural Reform Australian-Style: Lessons for Others
Productivity Commission - Australia
This 31-page paper describes Australia's structural reforms, their outcomes and how they were achieved
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-10-11
The Top Ten Financial Risks to the Global Economy
Brookings Institution and Global Markets Institute
A 16-page conference report summarizing views as to the top ten financial risks to the global economy
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2005-10-11
The End of Cheap Oil, Once Again: Geopolitics or Global Economics?
Foreign Policy Research Institute
A U.S. analysis of the current rise in oil prices
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-10-18
Making and Breaking the Rules: French Policy on EU 'gouvernment' and the Stability and Growth Pact
European Integration Online Papers
A 17-page paper explaining French attitudes to EU economic governance
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-10-20
New Options for a European Economic and Social Policy
Friedrich Ebert Foundation
This 15-page paper discusses a range of policy fields to trace common ground for a new legitimacy for the European Union
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-10-21
Causes and Consequences of the Buildup in Global Liquidity: Part 2
Financial Markets Center
A 12-page assessment of the rising level of global debt and the dangers that it poses
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-10-26
From Policy Takers to Policy Makers: Adapting EU Cohesion Policy to the Needs of the New Member States
Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies
This 260-page book analyzes the issues that will determine whether EMU enlargement is a success
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-11-02
The Coming East Asia Summit: A Thirty-Point Agenda
Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies
A 3-page commentary on the opportunities for the East Asia Summit
Foreign Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-11-17
Germany's Grand Coalition: Will it Make a Difference?
Hamburg Institute of International Economics
A 2-page commentary on the task facing Germany's new government
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-12-13