Economic Policy
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
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
Taking Capitalism Seriously: Toward an Institutionalist Approach to Contemporary Political Economy
MPIfG
This 37-page German paper outlines an institutionalist political economy approach to capitalism as a specific type of social order
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-01-06
Fiscal Austerity and Public Investment: Is the Possible the Enemy of the Necessary?
MPI
This 33-page German discussion paper assesses the capacity of governments under conditions of financial austerity to shift financial resources within the shrinking share of discretionary expenditure from old to new purposes
Economic Policy, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-10-08
Children, Labour Supply and Childcare: Challenges for Empirical Analysis
Melbourne Instiute
This 30-page Australian economic paper offers an overview of key issues relating to labour supply of the primary carer in the household
Families, Children & Youth, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-07-20
The Effects of Macroeconomic Conditions on the Education and Employment Outcomes of Youth
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research
This Australian study examines the effects of macroeconomic conditions on the education-employment outcomes of youths in school-to-work transition
Families, Children & Youth, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-04-14
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
The Effects of Macroeconomic Conditions on the Education and Employment Outcomes of Youth
Melbourne Institute
This 30-page Australian paper examines the impact of macroeconomic conditions on the education and employment outcomes of youths in school-to-work transition
Economic Policy, EducationPosted: 2010-03-23
Central Banks and Capital Outflows
Lowy Institutes
This 40-page Australian working paper examines capital outflows to East Asia and the consequences for exchange rates
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-02-18
The World Economy in 2006: The View from 2005
Lowy Institute for International Policy
This 11-page presentation examines whether economic events of 2005 held any lessons for the global economic outlook for 2006
Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-02-23
Global Macroeconomic Consequences of Pandemic Influenza
Lowy Institute for International Policy
This 58-page paper explains the implications of a pandemic influenza outbreak on the global economy using a range of scenarios
Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-02-23
Global Fiscal Consolidation
Lowy Institute
This 25-page Australian paper examines the national and global consequences of fiscal consolidation
Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-05-11
Ten Years After the Asian Crisis
Lowy Institute
This 24-page Australian analysis examines the decade-old Asian financial crisis for insights into current vulnerabilities
Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-08-22
Globalisation and Capital Flows: Unfinished Business in the International Financial Architecture
Lowy Institute
A 24-page Australian paper addressing the problems presented by volatile international capital flows for emerging economies
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-02-19
Our Consensus Future: The Lay of the Land in 2025
Lowy Institute
An Australian paper discussing where the world economy is likely to head over the next couple of decades
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-09-02
A Case for Reform
Lowy Institute
A 3-page commentary proposing a reform of the functions performed by the International Monetary Fund
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-03-24
Expecting the Unexpected: Macroeconomic Volatility and Climate Policy
Lowy Institute
This 50-page Australian paper highlights the uncertainties involved in estimating the emissions reductions and costs of a climate policy
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-11-09
The Evolving Post-crisis World
Lowy Institute
This Australian paper looks at future implications of the Global Financial Crisis for Asia
Economic Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-05-16
International Liquidity
Lowy Institute
A 12-page Australian paper casting doubt on the usefulness of international liquidity in predicting the path of the world economy
Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-04-03
Lessons We Should Have Learned from the Global Financial Crisis but Didn’t
Levy Institute
A 23-page US working paper assessing the lessons of the global financial crisis
Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-08-25
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
Why Aggregate Demand Management Fails and What to Do about It
Levy Economics Institute
This 14-page US working paper argues for a fundamental reorientation of fiscal policy, from the current aggregate demand management model to a model that explicitly and directly targets the unemployed
Economic Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2011-01-27
Systemic Risk and the Crisis in the U.S. Subprime Mortgage Market
Levy Economics Institute
A 31-page US policy brief analyzing the root cause of the crisis in the US subprime mortgage market
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-17
Time to Bail Out: Alternatives to the Bush-Paulson Plan
Levy Economics Institute
This 8-page policy note takes a look back at Wall Street’s path to Armageddon, and proposes some alternatives to the Bush-Paulson plan to “bail out” both the Street and the American homeowner.
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-12-06
Global Imbalances, the U.S. Dollar, and How the Crisis at the Core of Global Finance Spread to “Self-insuring” Emerging Market Economies
Levy Economics Institute
This US working paper investigates the spread of what started as a crisis at the core of the global financial system to emerging economies
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-04-22
Financial and Monetary Issues as the Crisis Unfolds
Levy Economics Institute
A 16-page US brief presenting the views of a group of economists on financial and monetary issues resulting from the global crisis
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-09-03
An Assessment of the Credit Crisis Solutions
Levy Economics Institute
This 7-page US policy note outlines a modified “good bank” approach, with the government either guaranteeing a large proportion of the personal sector’s assets or assuming the first loss in case the old banks fail. It has the same advantages as the original good-bank model, but it makes sure that, in the eventuality that the old banks become insolvent, the economy is shielded from falling into depression, and recovery is ultimately ensured.
Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-03-27
Too Big to Fail in Financial Crisis: Motives, Countermeasures and Prospects
Levy Economics Institute
This 31-page US working paper argues that a better understanding of why too-big-to-fail policies have persisted will provide a stronger basis for developing effective reforms
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-15
The Euro Imbalances and Financial Deregulation
Levy Economics Institute
This 37-page US working paper aims to show that, contrary to conventional wisdom, the crisis in Europe is the result of an imbalance between core and noncore countries that is inherent in the euro economic model
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-01-12
Neoliberalism and the State of the Advanced World Economy: Can the Blind Heal the Crippled?
Levy Economics Institute
A 1-page US commentary on Neoliberal economic thinking
Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-10-13
The Meltdown of the Global Economy: A Keynes-Minsky Episode?
Levy Economics Institute
This 17-page US working paper analyzes the circumstances that can explain the global economic crisis that began in 2008. This will also provide clues to the appropriate remedial measures needed to prevent future occurrences of similar developments
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-10-03
Endgame for the Euro?
Levy Economics Institute
This 17-page US policy brief argues that major restructuring is vital to the continuation of the Eurozone
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-01
Some Simple Observations on the Reform of the International Monetary System
Levy Economics Institute
A 5-page US policy note arguing that the reform of the global monetary system depends on the operation of the adjustment mechanism for dealing with global imbalances
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-06-17
A Modest Proposal for Overcoming the Euro Crisis
Levy Economics Institute
This 11-page US policy note outlines a three-pronged, comprehensive solution to the eurozone crisis that simultaneously addresses the three main dimensions of the current crisis in the eurozone (sovereign debt, banking, and underinvestment), restructures both a share of sovereign debt and that of banks, and does not involve a fiscal transfer of taxpayers’ money
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-05-11
It Isn’t Working: Time for More Radical Policies
Levy Economics Institute
A 21-page critical US policy brief on the Obama administration's policies to jump-start the economy
Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-10-30
Fiscal Responsibility: What Exactly Does It Mean?
Levy Economics Institute
This 19-page US working paper considers the concept of sustainable government debt and the role of deficits in the economy
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-15
Global Imbalances: Prospects for the U.S. and World Economies
Levy Economics Institute
The 48-page proceedings of a conference held to discuss the implications of global imbalances for the US and World economies
Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-08-22
A Roadmap for East Asian Monetary Integration
KIEP
This 56-page Korean working paper discusses the concept of monetary integration for East Asia
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-23
The Financial Crisis: Address Structural Problems Immediately
JIIA
This 4-page Japanese article argues that the global financial crisis is directly linked to medium- and long-term structural problems in the global economy and calls for immediate solutions
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-04-14
What to Expect from the New US Administration #3 The Financial Crisis and Foreign Policy
JIIA
This Japanese commentary considers how financial and foreign policies of the new US Administration may influence Japanes policy
Foreign Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-11-09
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
Convergence in Institutions and Market Outcomes
IZA
This 82-page discussion paper uses the BEEPS firm-level data to study the process of convergence of transition countries with developed market economies. The primary focus of the study is on competition and market structure, finance and the structure of lending to firms, and how firms respond to the economic environment by restructuring
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-12-13
The Elasticity of Labor Demand and the Optimum Minimum Wage
IZA
An 11-page discussion paper examining the relationship between the elasticity of labour demand and the minimum wage
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-10-15
Overeducation and Mismatch in the Labor Market
IZA
This 56-page paper surveys the economics literature on overeducation
Education, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-03-07
The Economic Consequences of "Brain Drain" of the Best and Brightest: Microeconomic Evidence from Five Countries
IZA
This 45-page discussion paper presents the results of surveys which tracked academic high-achievers from five countries to wherever they moved in the world in order to directly measure at the micro level the channels through which high-skilled emigration affects the sending country
Immigration & Refugees, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-08-29
Rebalancing Growth in Asia
IZA
This 59-page discussion paper provides an empirical characterization of the composition of GDP levels and growth rates for the key emerging markets and other developing economies in Asia
Economic Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-26
Unions, Dynamism, and Economic Performance
IZA
This 48-page discussion paper explores the relationship between economic performance and US unionism
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-12-06
What Determines the Return to Education: An Extra Year or a Hurdle Cleared?
IZA
This 26-page discussion paper sheds light on whether the returns to education reflect extra schooling or qualifications
Education, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-03-07
The Transatlantic Banking Crisis: Lessons and EU Reforms
IZA
The key dynamics of the transatlantic banking crisis are analyzed in this 58-page policy paper – with emphasis on the fact that the banking disaster of 2007/08 was not really a surprise –, and the five key requirements for restoring stability and efficiency in the EU/OECD banking sector are highlighted
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-07-05
Globalization, Institutions, and the Ethnic Divide: Recent Longitudinal Evidence
IZA
This 23-page discussion paper investigates the determinants of economic growth emphasizing the role of institutional quality, social fragmentation, and increasing global integration on recent growth experience
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-04-24
How Much Do Educational Outcomes Matter in OECD Countries?
IZA
This 68-page working paper examines the effect of educational outcomes on long-run growth performance across OECD countries
Economic Policy, EducationPosted: 2011-01-11
Does Reform Work? An Econometric Examination of the Reform-Growth Puzzle
IZA
A 40-page discussion paper examining the macroeconomic outcomes of structural reforms
Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-03-05
Global Business Cycles: Convergence or Decoupling?
IZA
A 53-page paper analyzing the evolution of the degree of global cyclical interdependence over the period 1960-2005
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-04-22
Employment Outcomes and the Interaction Between Product and Labor Market Deregulation
IZA
This 46-page discussion paper investigates the effect of product market liberalization on employment when there are interactions between policies and institutions in product and labour markets
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-05-07
Unemployment and Finance: How Do Financial and Labour Market Factors Interact?
IZA
This 29-page discussion paper investigates how labour and financial factors interact to determine unemployment levels
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-04-06
Do Better Schools Lead to More Growth? Cognitive Skills, Economic Outcomes, and Causation
IZA
This 64-page discussion paper investigates whether a causal interpretation of the robust association between cognitive skills and economic growth is appropriate and whether cross-country evidence supports a case for the economic benefits of effective school policy
Education, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-12-02
Another Economic Miracle? The German Labor Market and the Great Recession
IZA
This discussion paper analyzes the mild response of the German labour market to the worst global recession in post-war history
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-01-17
Creating Jobs Through Public Subsidies
IZA
This 38-page discussion paper analyzes the impact of government grants on labour demand in Ireland
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-11-20
Is the Chinese Growth Miracle Built to Last?
IZA
A 41-page discussion paper studying the likely persistence of the Chinese growth "miracle"
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-09-03
What are the Real Bottlenecks?
IZA
This 46-page discussion paper uses data from 60 coountries to identify constraints on the growth of firms
Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-10
The Impact of the Crisis on Employment and the Role of Labour Market Institutions
IZA
This 38-page discussion paper takes a comparative perspective on the labour market impact on G20 and EU countries of the financial and economic crisis that began in 2008
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-11-26
The Great Recession of 2008-2009: Causes, Consequences and Policy Responses
IZA
Through an in-depth review of the global financial crisis in terms of the causes, consequences and policy responses, this paper identifies four key messages
Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-05-16
Short-Time Work: The German Answer to the Great Recession
IZA
This 29-page discussion paper describes how short-time working was utilised in Germany to mitigate the employment effects of the recession
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-06-30
Foreign Direct Investment and Structural Reforms
IZA
A 51-page discussion paper investigating the role of structural reforms as determinants of FDI inflows
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-02-25
Redistribution Policy and Inequality Reduction in OECD Countries: What Has Changed in Two Decades?
IZA
This 90-page discussion paper assesses if, and to what extent, government redistribution policies have slowed or accelerated the trend towards greater income disparities in the past 20-25 years
Social Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-11-01
Do Small Businesses Create More Jobs?
IZA
David Neumark et al.
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-12-29
After the CMI: The Future of Asian Monetary Policy and China's Role
IWEP
This 31-page Chinese paper reviews the development of the Chiang Mai Initiative and its potential benefits
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-06-04
How the Debt Crisis Can Advance Sino-European Relations
ISS
An opinion arguing that Chinese economic activism presents both Beijing and the indebted European capitals with the opportunity of further discussion about their bilateral relations, including the role that China can play in solving Europe’s debt crisis, and the concessions that Europe would be ready to make
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-09-29
Europe's Winter of Discontent
IRPP
This 9-page Canadian essay examines the roots of the European project's debt crisis
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-02-01
The Effect of the Global Financial Crisis on Emerging and Developing Economies
IPPR
This 16-page UK paper sets out estimates of the cost of the global financial crisis to emerging and developing economies
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-10-03
Power Shift: Do We Need Better Global Economic Institutions?
IPPR
A UK paper outlining the case for reforming the WTO, the IMF and the World Bank
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-01-31
All Change: Will There Be a Revolution in Economic Thinking in the Next Few Years?
IPPR
This 25-page UK paper seeks to understand why, despite the economic dislocations of the last four years, there has been no revolution in economic thinking, and to ask whether change could still occur in the next few years
Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-10-04
20 on the G20
IPPR
A 28-page collection of ideas which seek to advise the G20 on ways to limit the effects of the recession and restore stability to the financial system by putting the global economy back on course for sustainable and balanced growth
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-04-01
The Global Financial and Economic Impact of an Avian Flu Pandemic and the Role of the IMF
International Monetary Fund
A 30-page report assessing the likely impact of a severe avian flu pandemic on the world economy
Economic Policy, HealthPosted: 2006-03-21
Greece's Threat to the Euro
Intereconomics
A US article arguing that Greece now poses a very real existential threat to the continuation of the euro in its present form
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-29
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
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
China, Asia and the World Economy: The Implications of an Emerging Asian Core and Periphery
Institute of World Economics and Politics
This 18-page paper examines the effects of China's emergence on the economies of other Asian countries and on the possibilities for regionalism in the area
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-06-18
IPR Institutions and Internationalization Strategy: The Case of US Technology Sales to the Peoples' Republic of China
Institute of World Economics and Politics
A Chinese paper discussing the interaction of technology transfer and economic growth
Science & Technology, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-04-19
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
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
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
The Macroeconomic Conditions of EU-Inspired Employment Policies
Institute of Economics
A 34-page Hungarian discussion paper arguing that the macroeconomic support of the EU-inspired employment policies is unsound
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-02-02
Europe After the "No" Votes
Institute of Economic Affairs
An 87-page book plotting a new economic path for Europe
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-04-28
The Impact of United States Sanctions on the Myanmar Garment Industry
Institute of Development Economics
This 42-page Japanese discussion paper eveluates the impact of U.S. sanctions on the Myanmar garment industry and identifies those most affected by the sanctions
Economic Policy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-02
Trade and Business Correlations in Asia-Pacific
Institute of Development Economics
A 38-page Japanese discussion paper examining the empirical relationship between trade and business correlations in 13 Asia-Pacific countries
Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-02-02
Trade Credits Under Imperfect Enforcement: A Theory with a Test on Chinese Experience
Institute of Developing Economies
A 35-page Japanese discussion paper examining the workings of trade credits in developing countries
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-04-19
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
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
Modernizing China's Growth Paradigm
Institute for the Study of Labor
A 16-page discussion paper urging China to undertake bolder reforms to safeguard the economy against shocks, ensure its growth and improve the wellbeing of its people
Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-08-11
The Tax System Incidence on Unemployment: A Country-Specific Analysis of OECD Economies
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 28-page discussion paper provides a detailed analysis on the incidence of the tax structure on the labour market
Taxation, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-08-01
Reform Redux: Measurement, Determinants and Reversals
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 71-page discussion paper studies the determinants, reversals and macroeconomic impacts of economic liberalization measures
Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-04-24
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
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
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
Why Central Banks Should Not Burst Bubbles
Institute for International Economics
A 15-page U.S. working paper arguing that central banks should not use interest rates to burst asset price bubbles
Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-02-23
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
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
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
The Doha Round After Hong Kong
Institute for International Economics
A 9-page policy brief reporting on the December 2005 meeting of the WTO in Hong Kong and its failure to achieve significant results
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-02-23