Economic Policy
Between Bureaucracy and the People: A Political History of Informality
DIIS
This 22-page Danish working paper explores the dialectic of formal and informal economy in the context of ‘development’ discourse over the last four decades.
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-11-26
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
The World Bank and the Emerging World Order
DIIS
A 68-page Danish report claiming that the World Bank is failing to respond seriously to multipolarity
Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-04-14
The New Global Economic Council: Governance Reform at the G20, the IMF and the World Bank
DIIS
A 29-page Danish working paper arguing that the current G20 is unsustainable and should be replaced by a new body on a firmer constitutional foundation
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-11-02
Crisis? What crisis?’ Anatomy of the regulatory Failure in Finance.
DIIS
This 40-page Danish working paper identifies the key presumptions underlying efforts to strengthen the ‘international financial architecture’ (IFA) over the past decade.
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-11-24
Beyond ‘Light Touch’ Regulation of Finance
DIIS
This 4-page Danish policy brief outlines a comprehensive approach to financial regulation which may ensure that financial crises in the future will be significantly fewer and milder than they have been in the past two decades
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-11-17
Political Effects on the Allocation of Public Expenditures: Empirical Evidence from OECD Countries
DIW
This 25-page German discussion paper examines the effects of political determinants on the allocation of public expenditure
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-01-02
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
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
2010 Transition Report
EBRD
This 176-page European report focuses on two main reform areas for the transition economies: the development of domestic capital markets and local currency finance, and the improvement of the business environment
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-12-11
Transition Report 2009: Transition in crisis?
EBRD
The 2-page executive summary of a report that focuses on the challenges posed by the global financial crisis for the EU's transition region, both for the countries directly, and for the economic strategies they have followed since the collapse of communism.
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-01-11
The World Crisis: Reforming the International Financial System
Economic and Political Weekly, Peterson Institute
A 7-page US essay on what steps are necessary to reform the international financial system
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-04-08
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
Regional Growth Cycle Synchronisation with the Euro Area
Economic and Social Research Institute
A 31-page working paper investigating the patterns and determinants of the co-movement of economic activity between regions in the EU and the Euro Area
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-07-26
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
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
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
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
Offshoring
Economic Policy Institute
A 15-page US issue guide provides insights into the economics of white-collar offshoring
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-06-07
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
Economic Outlook for the Euro Area in 2007 and 2008
EFN
A 13-page quarterly short-term forecast of the economic situation in the Euro area
Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-04-06
Economic Outlook for the Euro Area in 2009 and 2100
EFN
A 12-page economic outlook for the Euro area in 2009 and 2010
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-15
Economic Outlook for the Euro Area in 2011 and 2012
EFN
This 11-page report offers an economic forecast for the Euro Area
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-02-09
Economic Outlook for the Euro Area in 2007 and 2008
EFN
A 12-page report on the short-term economic outlook for the Euro Area
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-24
The Single Market in Need of a Strategic Relaunch
Egmont
This paper sets out the main points of the Draft SMA and the most important preparatory documents, focusing primarily on the strategic elements contained therein. In a second part, a critical appraisal of the Draft SMA’s strategic approach will be provided, followed by some suggestions for improvement
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-03-04
The Reform of European Economic Governance: Towards a Sustainable Monetary Union?
Egmont
This 66-page Belgian paper considers reform of Europe's economic governance
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-07-25
Ripples in a Rising Tide: Why Some EU Regions Receive More Structural Funds than Others
EIoP
This 29-page paper investigates the distribution of European Union Structural Funds across EU regions
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-02-01
Could the Stability and Growth Pact be Substituted by the Financial Markets?’
EIoP
This 26-page paper investigates whether the European Union’s main fiscal rule, the Stability and Growth Pact, could be substituted by financial markets, taking into account the effects of the latest financial and economic crisis
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-10-11
The Response of Cohesion Policy to the Economic Crisis
EIPA
This 8-page article argues that the EU's Cohesion Policy – designed to help the disadvantaged regions and communities of the EU – has made an important contribution to the Recovery Plan
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-11-19
Trade Sanctions, Financial Transfers and BRIC Participation in Global Climate Change Negotiations
Elsevier
This 17-page Chinese paper investigates how the incentives for large population low wage rapidly growing countries in the BRIC group (Brazil, Russia, India, China) to participate in global climate change negotiations both as a sub-global coalition and individually can be affected by penalties (tariffs) inflicted or financial transfers made to them by the OECD
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-10-07
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
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
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
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
A New Deal to help save the euro
EPC
This commentary argues in favour of a New Deal for the euro based on investment rather than transfers
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-05-14
Beyond Austerity
EPC
This 2-page commentary argues that Europe must move beyond the sole focus on fiscal consolidation and support growth in Europe’s weakest economies
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-12-11
In Danger of Breakdown: Is the EU Approaching Budget Stalemate?
EPC
A 23-page issue paper on the coming negotiations for the EU multi-annual financial framework charts the difficult economic, political and institutional context, which might well result in budget stalemate, with disastrous consequences for the delivery of EU policy priorities
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-02-09
Austerity Loves Company?
EPC
This 4-page policy brief argues that it is high time to recognise that coordinated European action will lessen the pain of austerity for all countries, but the evidence so far seems to indicate another missed opportunity
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-10-03
The Recovery Package in Action
EPI
A 12-page US analysis of how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is creating jobs, restoring confidence and easing the severity of the recession
Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-08-29
A Stealthy Stimulus: How Boosting the Minimum Wage is Helping to Stimulate the Economy
EPI
This 4-page US issue brief argues that a three-step increase in the minimum wage is adding billions of dollars to consumer spending and stimulating the economy
Economic Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-06-15
Economic and social survey of Asia and the Pacific 2011
ESCAP
This 264-page publication considers how to improve regional connectivity, and also indicates how the least developed countries can take advantage of this by increasing their productive capacities
Regional, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-05-08
A Quantum of Solace? An Assessment of Fiscal Stimulus Packages by EU Member States in Response to the Economic Crisis
ETUI
This 40-page working paper analyses the fiscal stimulus packages implemented by EU Member States against the background of the on-going economic crisis. Alongside the overall volume of the packages, the study, which is based on a survey of national experts, considers their content and also the involvement – or lack thereof of the social partners and particularly trade unions
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-06-07
Government and Trade Union Responses to the Economic Crisis in the Financial Sector
ETUI
This 49-page European working paper provides an overview of government and trade union responses to the economic crisis in the financial sector
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-09-17
Not for Bad Weather: Flexicurity Challenged by the Crisis
ETUI
A 9-page policy brief discussing the effectiveness of flexicurity since the onset of the financial crisis
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-06-30
Taking Stock of Liberalization of Public Utilities
ETUI-REHS
This 35-page study examines whether structural reforms in Europe's public utilities have yielded the promised benefits
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-12-19
Prospects for Trade Unions in the Evolving European System of Corporate Governance
ETUI-REHS
A 40-page study arguing that the U.S. neo-liberal economic model enjoys a dominance that is false
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-12-19
The Crisis of the Eurozone
EUI
An 18-page Italian working paper arguing that Europe needs a new political debate about how much it wants to allow markets to determine the fate of its citizens and countries
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-10-28
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
Convergence Report May 2010
European Central Bank
This 150-page report assesses the economic and legal convergence of nine Member States of the European Union, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Sweden
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-05-17
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
Economic Outlook for the Euro Area in 2011 and 2012
European Forecasting Network
An 11-page economic forecast for the Euro area dated June 29, 2011
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-08-11
The Economic Outlook for the Euro Area in 2010 and 2011
European Forecasting Network
This 12-page report provides updated forecasts and analyses of the macroeconomic situation for the Euro area
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-13
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
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
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
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
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
The Financial Crisis : Causes & Cures
European Trade Union Institute et al.
This 110-page publication cuts through the technical jargon using easily understood metaphors and explains the working of the financial system, the causes of the crisis and the concepts and justifications for financial reforms
Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-20
A Plan to Tackle Europe's Debt Mountain
Europe's World
This article sets out how EU countries can cut their deficits in growth-friendly ways
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-11-12
Slashing the EU's Budget Won't Fix the Crisis
Euurope's World
This article argues that the EU's proposed budget for 2014-20 will be crucial to Europe's economic development and global competitiveness
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-04-03
Towards A Socially Responsible and Democratic Global Economic System:
FES
This 9-page US briefing paper proposes principles for strengthening reform efforts to increase transparency and accountability in the governance of financial institutions in order to move towards a more socially responsible and democratic global economic system
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-11
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
How to Reform the International Financial System?
FES
This 6-page briefing paper gives a Chinese perspective on how to reform the international financial system in order to avoid similar future crises
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-09-17
Resolving Sovereign Debt Crises:
FES
This 42-page German study aims at guiding governments, parliamentarians, and an interested public in today’s critically indebted low- and middle-income countries in the global South to possible alternative crisis resolutions mechanisms
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-10-05
Russia's Politics Amidst the Global Economic Crisis: An Empty Scoreboard?
FIIA
A 7-page Finnish briefing paper highlighting the political drivers of Russia's economic policy responses to the global economic crisis
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-12-05
The Great Regression? Financial Crisis in an Age of Global Interdependence
FIIA
This 63-page Finnish report provides a comprehensive overview of the dynamics of the global financial crisis and the challenges it poses for governance across the board
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-02-08
Russia's Politics Amidst the Global Economic Crisis: An Empty Scoreboard?
FIIA
A 7-page Finnish briefing paper assessing the response of Russia's political leadership to the global financial crisis
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-07
Medvedev's Take on the Power Vertical: Are the Rules of the Game Changing in Russia?
FIIA
An 8-page Finnish briefing paper examining the nature and weaknesses of Governance in Russia and suggesting how the West might encourage reform
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-02-08
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
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
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
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
The Euro Area in Autumn 2010: Economic policies on a Razor Edge?
Fondation Robert Schuman
This 6-page essay argues that the Euro Area will only find a long lasting solution to deficit crises and the need to build a sustainable, vigorous growth strategy if it resolutely moves towards establishing a truly European framework to pilot national budgetary policies
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-11-19
China's Secret Weapon? Science Policy and Global Power
Foreign Policy Centre
This 64-page UK report investigates China's fast-growing investment in technology
Science & Technology, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-04-14
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
Assessing China's Economic Rise: Strengths, Weaknesses and Implications
FPRI
A US assessment of China's future economic expansion, the underlying strengths and weaknesses, and the likely growth rate of its military power
Economic Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-11
Innovation and the World Economy
FPRI
A US essay on the importance of entrepreneurship to economic growth
Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-12-08
The Rise Of China's Economy
FPRI
A 7-page US essay on the nature and implications of recent developments and long-term changes in the economy of China
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-06-29
Did Government Stimulus Fuel Economic Growth in Canada? An Analysis of Statistics Canada Data
Fraser Institute
An analysis claiming to show that government stimulus spending did not have a material impact on Canada’s economic recovery. The evidence supports recent academic studies that show that stimulus initiatives that rely on government spending fail to increase economic growth
Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-05-03
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
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
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
A False Sense of Security: Europe and the Politics of Financial Crisis
FRIDE
This Spanish policy brief looks at the politico-strategic impact of the financial cisis from a European standpoint
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-15
The G20 after Cannes: An Identity Crisis
FRIDE
A 5-page Spanish policy brief arguing that at the Cannes summit, the G20 has performed as neither an effective crisis management committee nor a steering board for the global economy
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2011-12-05
The G20 and the Future of Market Regulation
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief examines how the global financial crisis has politicised the governance of finance
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-09-16
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
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
Regaining Control? Capital Controls and the Global Financial Crisis
GDAE
This 35-page US paper traces and evaluates the re-emergence of capital controls as legitimate tools to promote financial stability
Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-05-15
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
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
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
Prodi's Government: First Steps at Home and Abroad
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
This 6-page German commentary assesses the likely thrust of the new Italian government's domestic economic and foreign policies
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-08-15
Economic Nationalism on the Rise
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
An 8-page German commentary on the implications of growing economic nationalism as evidenced by the Dubai ports fiasco
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-04-18
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
Eastern Europe Ready for the Euro?
German Marshall Fund of the United States
This analysis examines the case for and against the EU's accession countries adopting the Euro
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-08-15
The Politics of India's Unfinished Economic Reforms
GMFUS
This 4-page US brief forecasts that future economic liberalization in India will likely be hesitant, episodic, and half-hearted
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-05-15
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
The Single Market: A Vision for the 21st Century
H.M. Treasury - UK
This 46-page paper sets out the UK's proposals to feed into the fundamental review of the Single Market
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-01-31
Competition Policy Works: The Effect of Competition Policy on the Intensity of Competition
Hamburg Institute of International Economics
A 22-page German discussion paper exploring the relationship between competition policy, experience of the application of competition policy, the intensity of local competition and the standard of living
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-12-15
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