Economic Policy


Economics and Emigration: Trillion-Dollar Bills on the Sidewalk?

CGD

This US paper investigates why economists studying the effects of migration focus on the effects of immigration on nonmigrants in destination countries. It sketches a four-point research agenda on the effects of emigration and argues that barriers to emigration deserve a research priority that is commensurate with their likely colossal economic effects

Immigration & Refugees, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-09-08

Economics and Emigration: Trillion-dollar Bills on the Sidewalk?

CGD

This 32-page US working paper sketches a four-point research agenda on the effects of emigration

Immigration & Refugees, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-08-23

Economics of Land Degradation

IFPI, ZEF

An 8-page issue brief assessing the costs of action versus inaction over desertification

Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-10-04

Ecuador’s Economy Since 2007

CEPR

This 25-page US paper describes how Ecuador has experienced strong progress in key economic, social and health indicators since 2007, with a dramatic rebound from the global recession since 2009

Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2012-05-03

Effective State-business Relations, Industrial Policy and Economic Growth

ODI

This 32-page collection of essays discusses the nature of state-business relations (SBRs) and the links between SBRs and economic performance in developing economies

International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-22

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

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

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

Empowering the IMF: Should Reform be a Requirement for Increasing the Fund's Resources?

CEPR

A 23-page US paper that argues that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is still prescribing inappropriate policies that could unnecessarily worsen economic downturns in a number of countries

International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-04-20

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

Energetic Limits to Economic Growth

"BioScience"

This 8-page article shows how energy imposes fundamental constraints on economic growth and development

Economic Policy, EnergyPosted: 2011-02-21

Engaging in Productive Sector Development: Comparisons between Mozambique and Ghana

DIIS

In this 35-page Danish paper, four factors are used to explain why state intervention in developing countries is sometimes a success and sometimes not

International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-11-15

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

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

Euro Rescue Raises Hopes and Questions

CFR

A US analysis brief on the soverwign debt crisis within the Eurozone

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-05-15

Euro Will Unravel, and Soon

AEI

A 5-page US paper arguing that the sovereign-debt crisis in Greece will likely intensify in the months ahead, seriously threatening both the European and the global economic recovery

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-23

Euroland Put to the Test: Can European Monetary Union Still Be Saved?

FES

This German policy analysis examines the state of the European Monetary Union

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-05-17

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

Europe Confronts Stein’s Law

AEI

A US article arguing that European policy makers remain in denial about the severity and immediacy of the sovereign debt crisis in Greece, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-11-19

Europe for Growth: For a Radical Change in Financing the EU

CEPS

This 86-page report finds that fully funding the European Union with own resources is the only way to put an end to the fair return approach and to make the necessary changes to EU spending that would provide it with the financial means equal to its needs and allow it to face the challenges of the future

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-04-11

Europe on the Brink

Peterson Institute

An 11-page US policy brief analyzing Europe's efforts to stabilize its finances

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-07-27

Europe's Financial Perspectives in Perspective

ENEPRI

This 31-page working paper discusses possible reform options for the European budget

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-05-10

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

Eurozone Governments and the Financial Markets: A Troubled Marriage

Brookings

This 8-page US paper tries to explain why the markets react as they do to those European governmental decisions and signals

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-10-17

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

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

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

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

Eyes Wide Shut: The Social Consequences of Russia's Economic Crisis

CEIP

An 8-page US briefing on the social consequences of Russia's economic crisis

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-01-23

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

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

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

FDI, Regulations and Growth

Hamburg Institute of International Economics

A 29-page German discussion paper exploring the linkage between income growth rates and foreign direct investment inflows

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-03-22

Fifth Report on G20 Investment Measures

UNCTAD

The latest joint UNCTAD-Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) report (34-pages) on investment measures taken by G20 countries

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-06-02

Figuring Out the Doha Round

Vox-EU.org

An op-ed arguing that, far from being time to abandon the Doha Round, sustaining political support for the rules-based multilateral trade system is more important than ever

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-04

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

Financial Contagion and the European Debt Crisis

CESifo

This 34-page working paper investigates whether contagious effects are identifiable during the Euro Crisis, or if the countries’ problems are instead due to fundamental problems in the affected economies

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-09-09

Financial Regionalism: A Review of the Issues

Brookings

This 23-page US paper aims to provide basic elements to inform current discussions about the purpose, the potential, and the actual accomplishments of regional and/or subregional financial arrangements

Economic Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-11-15

Financial Stability and Monetary Policy? A Framework

CESifo

A 28-page paper presenting a stylised framework to analyze conditions under which monetary policy contributes to amplified improvements in the housing market

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-06-02

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

Finding a Path to Inclusive Growth in Arab Economies

Brookings

A US article arguing that unless the political transitions in the Arab world quickly create economic change, based on a national dialogue that generates a sustainable path to inclusive growth, these new governments will be caught up in a cycle of short-term economic crisis management that will satisfy no one

Regional, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-03-27

Finding the Right Tool for Dealing with Asset Price Booms

Peterson Institute

A 26-page speech discussing how asset price booms might be addressed in the future

Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-12-18

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

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

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

Fiscal Stabilisation Plans and the Outlook for the World Economy

CEPS

This 53-page paper evaluates the adequacy of the measures implemented in the euro area and the US in response to the financial crisis and finds that while these measures will prove useful in limiting the scale and duration of the downturn, they will not be sufficient by themselves to prevent a lengthy recession followed by a tepid recovery

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-08-29

Five Surprises of the Great Recession

CEIP

A 12-page US policy brief drawing lessons from the global recession

Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-12-01

For Inflation Fighters, Money Just Doesn't Rate

'Australian Financial Review'

An Australian article examining whether there is still a role for money in monetary policy

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-02-19

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

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

Foreign Direct Investment in China: Reward or Remedy?

CEPII

A 34-page French working paper analyzing the determinants of FDI in China

Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-09-07

Foreign Direct Investment in Times of Crisis

Peterson Institute

This 19-page US working paper compares the current foreign direct investment (FDI) recession with FDI responses to past economic crises

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-02-03

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

Foreign Direct Investment: Current Issues

CRS

A 23-page US report presenting an overview of current issues related to Foreign Direct Investment in the US economy

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-05-15

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

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

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

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

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

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

From a Social to a Sustainable Market Economy: A new paradigm for the 21st Century

SEF

A 12-page German policy paper considering how the integration of a social market economy and sustainable development can be achieved

Economic Policy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-06-18

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

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

From Recession to Slump: Crisis or Opportunity?

ORG

A 4-page UK briefing offering an assessment of the economic downturn and its impact on poorer communities

International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-03-30

G-20 Reforms of the International Monetary System: An Evaluation

Peterson Institute

A 5-page US policy brief evaluating how the international monetary system (IMS) reform agenda progressed at the recent Cannes G-20 summit

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2011-11-18

Geography of Growth : Spatial Economics and Competitiveness

World Bank

This 204-page volume examines spacial economics and competitiveness in the context of urban growth

Urban Issues, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-05-04

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

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

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 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

Global Development Finance 2009: Charting a Global Recovery

World Bank

A 167-page report examining global growth prospects

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-06-22

Global Economic Crisis

GSDRC

This 59-page UK report pulls together the key findings from a series of recent research reports which explore the potential impacts of the current economic crisis on developing countries

International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-05-18

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

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

Global Economic Prospects 2007/2008: Slowing to Sustainable Growth

Peterson Institute

An 18-page US paper on the global economic prospects for 2007/2008

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-04-21

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

Global Economic Prospects 2009: Commodities at the Crossroads

World Bank

This 196-page report on prospects for the global economy says that, along with the deepening crisis, commodity prices have plummeted, ending an historic five year boom. But the report, says the worst should be over by 2010 when growth is projected to pick up in developing countries

Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-12-16

Global Economic Prospects as of April 4, 2011: Continued Growth Despite the Turmoil

Peterson Institute

A 15-page US assessment of global economic prospects

Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-04-14

Global Economic Prospects as of April 4, 2011: Continued Growth Despite the Turmoil

Peterson Institute

A 15-page US assessment of global economic prospects

Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-05-22

Global Economic Prospects as of September 2009: Onward to Global Recovery

Peterson Institute

A 25-page US paper on global economic prospects

Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-09-22

Global Economic Prospects as of September 9, 2011: How Deep the Current Slowdown?

Peterson Institute

An 11-page US paper on global economic prospects

Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-09-19

Global Economic Prospects for 2010 and 2011: Global Recovery Continues

Peterson Institute

A 13-page US paper on global economic prospects for 2010 and 2011

Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-04-11

Global Economic Prospects, Early September 2006

IIE

This 10-page US paper provides an assessment of global economic prospects

Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-09-19

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

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

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

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

Global Financial Safety Nets

Chatham House

This 12-page UK briefing paper argues that policymakers must act to avoid fears that existing mechanisms are inadequately resourced and too inflexible to deal with another systemic crisis

Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-11-11

Global Financial Safety Nets: Where Do We Go from Here?

IDB

This 39-page working paper proposes an effective and workable international lender of last resort (ILLR) for systemic liquidity crises

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-12-13

Global Financial Surveillance and the Quest for Financial Stability

Peterson Institute

This speech highlights four messages from the global financial crisis for improving global financial surveillance and for promoting financial stability

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-07-08

Global Fiscal Adjustment and Trade Rebalancing

Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis

This 42-page Austalian study finds that the emergence of substantial fiscal deficits and a large build-up of government debt in major advanced economies will inevitably lead to a period of fiscal consolidation in coming years

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2012-03-12

Global Fiscal Consolidation

Lowy Institute

This 25-page Australian paper examines the national and global consequences of fiscal consolidation

Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-05-11

Global Governance Breakthrough: The G20 Summit and the Future Agenda

Brookings Institution

A 5-page US policy brief arguing that the successful first G20 Summit provides a platform on which President-elect Obama can build in forging an inclusive and cooperative approach for resolving the current financial and economic crisis

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-12-30

Global Imbalabces: Time for Action

Peterson Institute

An 8-page US policy brief urging policymakers to initiate a credible, comprehensive adjustment programme to reduce the risk of a global financial crisis

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-03-29

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

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

Global Imbalances and the Accumulation of Risk

CEPS

This 4-page policy brief examines the causes of the current global financial crisis

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-06-14

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