Economic Policy


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

The Risks Ahead for the World's Economy

Institute for International Economics

An article identifying five major risks threatening the world economy and proposing policies to minimise the threat

Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-09-15

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

The King is Dead; Long Live the King: The French Presidential Electons

INSS

An Israeli perspective on the result of the French presidential election

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-05-11

Proposals for Ukraine: 2010—Time For Reforms

Independent International Experts Commission

This 80-page paper proposes a comprehensive economic reform programme for the first year of the new presidency in Ukraine

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-01

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

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

A Global Policy Package to Address the Global Crisis

ILO

A 32-page policy brief proposing a policy package to address the global financial and economic crisis

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-11-27

Global Economic Prospects, Early September 2006

IIE

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

Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-09-19

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

Internal and External Impact of Russia’s Economic Crisis

IFRI

This 25-page French paper assesses the impacts of Russia's economic crisis

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-04-07

Investing in the Energy Sector: An Issue of Governance

ifri

This 39-page French paper highlights the urgency of investment in energy

Energy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-02-28

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

Crises of Governments

IEA

This 32-page UK paper argues that the history of past fiscal stimulus packages shows that they might raise output in the short term, but in the long term growth stalls and output diminishes

Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-12-15

Living with Leviathan: Public Spending, Taxes and Economic Performance

IEA

A 100-page monograph examining the growth of public expenditure in the UK and its consequences

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-01-15

Happiness, Economics and Public Policy

IEA

A 60-page UK monograph analyzing the economic research that underlies politicians' growing preoccupation with measures of 'wellbeing'

Social Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-07-31

The Free Economy, the Welfare State and Government Borrowing

IEA

This 14-page UK discussion paper explains how modern welfare states and high levels of public debt undermine human flourishing. The arguments are presented in the context of Catholic social teaching

Social Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-11-10

Economic Contractions in the United States: A Failure of Government

IEA

A 144-page UK publication which argues that President Obama is repeating the mistakes of the Great Depression

Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-09-08

Economic Crises, Currencies and Geopolitical Turning Points

IDSA

A 9-page Indian issue brief tracing how the serial financial crises have exposed deep fault lines in the international financial system, and have prompted a search for a better and more stable global financial structure

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-06-13

Is China Edging Towards Political and Economic Uncertainty?

IDSA

This Indian commentary considers how China may cope with uncertainty both as regards economic policy as well as internal dissidence

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-03-22

The Global Financial Crisis, Developing Countries and Policy Responses

IDS

A 2-page UK policy briefing addressing the development dimensions of the global financial crisis

International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-04-15

China's Western Development Strategy: Issues and Prospects

IDE-JETRO

A Japanese study of China's plans for the development of its Western Region (single page linking to each chapter)

International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-01-18

Critical Connections: Islamic Politics and Political Economy in Indonesia and Malaysia

IDE

A 38-page Japanes discussion paper exploring Islamic politics in two Muslim-majority countries in Southeast Asia, Indonesia and Malaysia, by linking their trajectories, from late colonial emergence to recent upsurge, to broad concerns of political economy, including changing social bases, capitalist transformation, state policies, and economic crises

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-06-13

Agglomeration versus Fragmentation: A Comparison of East Asia and Europe

IDE

This 27-page Japanese discussion paper conducts an empirical clarification of the difference in spatial relationships among countries within a region for the electric machinery industry by use of spatial econometric analysis

Economic Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-03

Infrastructure Development and Economic Growth in China

IDE

This 39-page Japanese discussion paper investigates the role of infrastructure in promoting economic growth in China for the period 1975 to 2007

Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-11-25

How Has Financial Deepening Affected Poverty Reduction in India? Empirical Analysis Using State-Level Panel Data 

IDE

This 38-page Japanese discussion paper examines empirically whether financial deepening has contributed to poverty reduction in India

Poverty & Hunger, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-08-30

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

Production Networks and Spatial Economic Interdependence: An International Input-Output Analysis of the Asia-Pacific Region

IDE

This Japanese discussion paper not only analyzes the intrinsic mechanism of spatial economic interdependence, but also shows how value added, employment and CO2 emissions induced are distributed within the international production networks

Economic Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-03-27

Shock Transmission Mechanism of the Economic Crisis in East Asia: An Application of International Input-Output Analysis

IDE

This 35-page Japanese paper investigates the impacts of the 2008 economic crisis on industries in East Asia

Regional, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-17

Shock Transmission Mechanism of the Economic Crisis in East Asia

IDE

This 35-page Japanese discussion paper investigates the impacts of the 2008 economic crisis on industries in East Asia

Economic Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-02-08

Growth Strategies in a Greener World

IDE

This 23-page Japanese discussion paper examines current developments in the global market that would affect industrialization prospects in East Asia and explores development strategies that are suitable for development based on export oriented manufacturing industries in a green world

Economic Policy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-12-07

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 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

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

Ukraine’s Economy Hostage to Political One-upmanship

ICPS

A 2-page commentary on how Ukrain's economy is affected by internal politics

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-11-18

Economic Reforms in Moldova: Avoiding the Ukrainian Trap

ICPS

This 36-page report examines how Ukraine’s reform experience could be valuable for Moldova as it could prevent the country from falling into the same traps aws Ukraine while revealing the obstacles to democratic transformations in the country

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-14

Sovereign Debt Crisis in Euroland: Root Causes and Implications for European Integration

IAI

This 19-page Italian paper considers the likely impact of the global crisis on the prospects for the European project

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-04-17

China's Emergence from Economic Crisis

Hoover Instiution

This 10-page US essay describes how China has engineered the beginning of a recovery from the initial acute downturn it experienced during the fourth quarter of 2008

Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-08-12

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 Scramble to Maintain Growth

Hoover Institution

An 11-page US article on China's response to the economic slowdown

Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-01-12

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

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

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

The Threat of Economic Patriotism

Hamburg Institute of International Economics

A 2-page editorial warning of the dangers posed by economic patriotism within the EU

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-04-18

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Foreign Direct Investment, Competition and Industrial Development in the Host Country

German Institute for Economic Research

A 40-page discussion paper examining the spillover effects of FDI on local firms

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-06-18

The Welfare State, Thresholds, and Economic Growth

German Institute for Economic Research

This 56-page discussion paper examines the relationship between growing welfare states and economic growth rates

Economic Policy, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-06-18

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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: 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

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

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

Innovation and the World Economy

FPRI

A US essay on the importance of entrepreneurship to economic growth

Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-12-08

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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