Economic Policy


Exchange Rate Volatility and Growth in Emerging Europe and East Asia

CESifo

This 38-page working paper investigates the impact of exchange rate volatility on growth in Emerging Europe and East Asia

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-08-11

Sovereign Wealth Funds: The Need for Greater Transparency and Accountability

Peterson Institute

This 9-page US policy brief advocates an internationally-agreed standard to guide the international investment activities of governments

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-08-14

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

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

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

Monetary Policy and Swedish Unemployment Fluctuations

CESifo, IZA

This 30-page discussion paper studies the impact of monetary policy shocks on unemployment fluctuations in Sweden

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-09-05

Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth: Lessons for Eastern Europe and Central Asia

World Bank

This 352-page study illustrates how high public expenditure and payroll taxes threaten economic growth in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-05

The High-Tax Handicap

C.D. Howe Institute

A 6-page Canadian brief arguing that many of the world's largest economies blunt their competitiveness with high corporate income tax rates

Taxation, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-09-20

China Anxiously Faces a Future of Rising Prices

Hoover Institution

A 9-page US article examining the economic background, policy response and political implications of rising prices in China

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-08

The Sustainability of Sterilization Policy

CEPR

A 15-page US paper studying the sustainability of exchange rate targeting and sterilization

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-10

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

How R&D Assistance Influences Company Behaviour

Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources

This 54-page Australian report investigates the behavioural impact of an R&D tax incentive on firms

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-11

Can China Deflate Its Stock Bubble?

PINR

A US economic brief on the economic and political implications of China's stock market bubble

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-16

Global Economic Prospects 2007/2008

Peterson Institute

This US paper presents global economic growth forecasts for the coming year

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-10-17

EU Textile Quotas Set to Expire in December

PINR

A US economic brief assessing the implications of the ending of EU textile quotas

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-18

Foreign Investment and Sovereign Wealth Funds

New America Foundation

A 9-page US working paper addressing the threats and opportunities presented by sovereign wealth funds

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-18

Globalization with Arab Characteristics

YaleGlobal online

A US article underscoring the urgency of the need for large-scale job creation in the Arab world

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-22

Higher Education and Regions: Globally Competitive, Locally Engaged

OECD

The 8-page executive summary of a report highlighting the benefits of regional engagement by universities

Education, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-24

Argentina's Economic Recovery: Policy Choices and Implications

CEPR

An 18-page US paper analyzing the policies behind Argentina's economic recovery

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-25

Monetary Policy, Vagabonding Liquidity and Bursting Bubbles in New and Emerging Markets

CESifo

This 32-page working paper examines global asset market booms in recent decades

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-10-30

Reflections on the Macro Foundations of the Middle Class in the Developing World

CGD

This 22-page US working paper reviews how macroeconomic policies shape incentives for inclusive growth

International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-30

Do Increased Private Savings Rates Spur Economic Growth?

WIIW

This 43-page Austrian working paper analyzes the relationship between aggregate demand and the propensity to save

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-31

Inflation and Overheating in China

PINR

A brief on the danger to China's economy posed by inflation

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-11-07

The Cult of the Market: Economic Fundamentalism and its Discontents

ANU Press

An Australian book disputing the practical value of economic fundamentalism (single page linking to complete text)

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-07

From Public Servants to Corporate Employees

CCPA

A 51-page Canadian study examining employees attitudes towards outsourcing

Economic Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-11-10

The Future of North Korea is South Korea

Peterson Institute

A 26-page US article on the history and future of North Korea

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-11-12

Japan's Economic Diplomacy Towards China: The Lure of Business and Burden of History

Clingendael

A 59-page Dutch paper analyzing how collective memory has intervend in Japan's economic diplomacy during the past decade

Foreign Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-11-13

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

Financial Stability: What it is and Why it Matters

C.D. Howe Institute

This 27-page Canadian paper examines the current challenges to financial stability and the roles that central banks, other agencies and private sector entities can play in pursuing it

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-11-22

The Case for Exchange Rate Flexibility in Oil-Producing Countries

Peterson Institute

A 14-page US policy brief highlighting the benefits of exchange rate flexibility by oil-producing countries

Economic Policy, EnergyPosted: 2007-11-28

Afghanistan's Economy: On the Right Road, but Still a Long Way to Go

USIP

A US briefing on the improvements to Afghanistan's economy and the outsanding challenges

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-12-01

Industrial Policy in Asia

IDE

A 61-page Japanese discussion paper examining different types of industrialization that have taken place in East Asia

Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-12-05

Global Imbalances and Developing Countries: Remedies for a Failing International Financial System

FONDAD, KIEP

This 148-page monograph considers the problems raised by global imbalances, especially for developing countries

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-12-09

Costs and Benefits of Euro Membership: A Counterfactual Analysis

CEPII

This 50-page French paper calculates the costs or gains of EMU membership

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-12-12

Putinomics

Peterson Institute

A commentary on Russia's Economic Policies

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-12-12

The World Economy and the Outlook for the United States

Peterson Institute

A US House testimony on the relationship between the world economy and the economic outlook for the United States

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-12-12

Trade and Inequality: The Role of Economists

CEPR

A 10-page US conference paper on the responsibility of economists in shaping the debate over trade issues

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-10

Prospects for the Global Economy

World Bank

This report assesses global economic prospects for 2008 (single page linking to each section)

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-14

Foreign Ownership of U.S. Financial Assets: Implications of a Withdrawal

CRS

An 18-page US report assessing the possible implications of a liquidation of foreign investments in the US

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-16

The Need for an Economic Stimulus Package

CEPR

A 7-page policy proposal outlining the need for, and the nature of, a substantial economic stimulus package to lessen the effects of a weakening US economy

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-16

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

Japan's Economic Diplomacy Towards East Asia

RSIS

This 42-page Singaporean working paper sets out Japan's approach towards regional economic integration and cooperation in East Asia

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-19

The Economic Effects of Direct Democracy: A First Global Assessment

CESifo

This 43-page working paper assesses the economic effects of direct democratic institutions

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-21

Strategies for Policy Reform

CIPE

This 100-page report describes programmes used to advance democratic policymaking and free market economics

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-21

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

Fair Growth

CGD

This 230-page volume presents economic policy tools for improving the life of Latin America's majority

Poverty & Hunger, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-23

Creating Sustainable Growth in Europe

AGF

Papers delivered at a conference, "Midpoint", held as part of an initiative created to guide sustainable growth in Europe (single page linking to conference papers)

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-30

India's Trade Policy Choices: Managing Diverse Challenges

CEIP

This 114-page US report deals with the challenges to India's economy and society presented by globalization

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-30

China's Economic Fluctuations and Their Implications for its Rural Economy

CEIP

A 110-page updated US report on the size and nature of China's economy

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-30

Decoupling: Can Europe Avoid a Recession?

CEPS

A 3-page commentary exploring whether Europe will follow the US into a likely recession

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-31

Global Imbalances and Currency Misalignments

Peterson Institute

Outline of a speech deliverd at Davos on global imbalances and currency misalignments

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-02-05

Sovereign Wealth Funds: Background and Policy Issues for Congress

CRS

A US report on policy concerns over sovereign wealth funds in respect of the lack of transparency and possible misuse for political purposes

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-02-06

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

Middle East and North Africa Reform: Rooted in Economic and Political Ground

CIPE

This 23-page US report argues that the key to reform in the Middle East and North Africa lies in building on the linkages between democratic governance and market economies

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-02-21

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

Arab Economies at a Tipping Point

Peterson Institute

An 11-page US paper making the case for an economic revitalization of the Arab world

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-02-28

Do Sovereign Wealth Funds Pose a Risk to the United States?

Peterson Institute

A US speech proposing steps that could make the global financial environment safe for SWFs

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-03-06

An Inflation Reality Check

Project Syndicate

A US commentary on the risks of global inflationary pressures

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-03-11

South Asian Integration Prospects and Lessons from East Asia

ICRIER

This 39-page Indian working paper assesses the prospects for cooperation among South Asian economies and draws lessons from East Asian experiments in regionalisation

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-03-16

Climate Change: Competitiveness Concerns and Prospects

Peterson Institute

A 16-page House testimony on the trade-offs between CHG emissions reduction and US economic health

Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-03-17

A Remedy for the Subprime Crisis: Time to Utilize Postal Savings

AJISS

A 3-page Japanese commentary on how Japan might react positively to the global "credit crunch"

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-03-22

Economic Freedom and the Trade-Off between Equality and Growth

NCPA

A 17-page US paper on the consequences of governmental paolicies that aggressively redistribute income

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-01

Pacific Economic Survey 2008

AusAID

This 123-page Australian survey provides an overview of economic developments in the Pacific island region and Timor-Leste

International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-04-02

Labour and Labour-Related Laws in Micro and Small Enterprises

ILO

This 157-page report examines the application of labour law in micro and small enterprises in a selection of member countries of the ILO

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-04-02

Government Intervention in Financial Markets: Economic and Historical Analysis of Subprime Mortgage Options

CRS

A 16-page report summarizing and analyzing four previous US government market interventions in light of current mortgage market conditions

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-04-02

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

Global Economic Prospects 2008/2009

Peterson Institute

A US paper assessing global economic prospects for the coming year

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-04-22

A Blueprint for Sovereign Wealth Fund Best Practices

Peterson Institute

This 21-page US policy brief offers a blueprint for improving the transparency, predictability and accountability of sovereign wealth funds

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-04-22

OECD Environmental Outlook to 2030

OECD

The 14-page executive summary of a report analyzing environmental trends to 2030

Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-04-24

Exchange Rate Policies in the Gulf

INSS

An Israeli article commenting on the relationships between the exchange rate policies of Gulf states and the global oil market

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-04-24

Stress-Testing the Regulators: Market Risks and the EU Economy

Chatham House

A 12-page UK paper examining Europe's economic and regulatory policies

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-30

Wealth Enhancement and Storage

AEI

A 4-page paper assessing the likelihood of a prolonged recession in the US

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-05-14

The Great Credit Squeeze: How it Happened, How to Prevent Another

Brookings Institution

A 163-page discussion paper analyyzing the causes and lessons of the current financial crisis

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-05-19

A Call for an "Asian Plaza"

"The International Economy"

A 5-page US article outlining initiatives for dealing with global trade/currency imbalances

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-05-26

The Growth Report: Strategies for Sustained Growth and Inclusive Development

Commission on Growth and Development

This 180-page report studies how developing countries can achieve fast sustained and equitable growth

International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-05-27

The Impact of Household Capital Income on Income Inequality

DIW

A 26-page German paper analyzing the contribution of capital income to income inequality in a cross-country comparison

Economic Policy, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-06-04

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

The Effect of Exchange Rate Volatility on International Trade

IDE

This 33-page Japanese discussion paper investigates the relationship between exchange rate volatility and international trade, focusing on East Asia

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-07-02

Global FDI Policy: Correcting a Protectionist Drift

CFR

A 56-page US monograph tracking the rise of investment protectionism

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-07-25

An Assessment of Putin's Economic Policy

Peterson Institute

A US article assessing Russian economic policy under the Putin Presidency

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-07-25

China's Economic Rise: Fact and Fiction

CEIP

A 16-page US report examines China's likely economic trajectory, and its implications

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-08-01

Cherished Myths Have Fallen Victim to Economic Reality

CEPS

This 2-page commentary studies the lessons too be learned from the economic crisis

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-08-04

The Case for Trills

C.D. Howe Institute

A 20-page Canadian paper promoting the case for a new government-issued security designed to benefit pensioners and government

Economic Policy, AgeingPosted: 2008-08-13

What Does China's Growth Portend for Latin America?

AEI

A US brief assessing the implications of China's economic growth for Latin America

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-08-18

Islamic Finance: Overview and Policy Concerns

CRS

A 6-page US report on the nature and scope of Islamic finance and policy concerns relating to it

Economic Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-08-18

The Political Economy of Successful Reform: Asian Stratagems

FSI

A 32-page US working paper describing the political manoeuvres used by the leaders of economic reform in Asia

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-08-23

China's "Hot Money" Problems

CRS

A 6-page US report on the problems created by a sharp increase in the inflow of "hot money" into China

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-09-04

At What Cost Price Stability?

CEPS

This 22-page paper considers the cost of re-establishing price stability in foregone output and higher unemployment

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-06

Russia's 2020 Strategic Economic Goals and the Role of International Integration

IFRI, CSIS

This 26-page paper assesses how efforts to implement Russia's long-term socio-economic development programme may affect the country's integration into the global economy

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-09-08

The Transition Problem: The Unhampered State as an Obstacle to Democratic and Market Reform

CIPE

An article setting out the governance-related problems besetting post-communist countries in transition

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-09-25

Risk and Systemic Risk

AEI

US article explaining the role of systemic risk in the current US financial crisis

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-09-25

Global Economic Prospects: Surviving a Mild Case of Stagflation

Peterson Institute

This 13-page US paper assesses global economic prospects

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-10-01

Top 10 Global Economic Challenges Facing America's 44th President

Brookings Institution

A 36-page report containing analysis and recommendations as to how the US should contribute to tackling the major global economic challenges

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-10-14

Anatomy of a Train Wreck: Causes of the Mortgage Meltdown

Independent Institute

A 29-page article examining the causes of the US mortgage meltdown

Economic Policy, HousingPosted: 2008-10-14

Sovereign Wealth and Sovereign Power

CFR

This 64-page report studies the strategic consequences of American indebtedness

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-10-15

Banking on Basel: The Future of International Financial Regulation

Peterson Institute

A 3-page summary of a US book identifying the shortcomings of Basel II as a framework for international financial regulation

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-10-15

Sectoral Productivity, Density and Agglomeration in the Wider Europe

WIIW

A 37-page Austrian working paper examining agglomeration effects in the economy of the wider Europe

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-10-15

Economic Development in the Wider Black Sea Region

wiiw

This 37-page Austrian research report deals with the economic development of the countries comprising the Black Sea region

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-15

Synchronised Dive into Recession: Focus on Damage Limitation

Chatham House

This 8-page UK briefing paper explores the current crisis in the global economy and its repercussions

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-10-21

Investing in Climate Change 2009: Necessity and Opportunity in Turbulent Times

Deutsche Bank

A 166-page report examining the possibilities for investing in climate change mitigation and adaptation

Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-10-28