Economic Policy
China: Bogus Boom?
AEI
This 4-page US essay attempts to assess the reality behind China's economic statistics
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-02
The Global Financial Crisis and Development Strategy for Emerging-Market Economies
Peterson Institute
A 9-page speech offering a reexamination not only of industrial countries’ financial systems but also of growth strategies in developing countries
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-07-30
How Will Latin America Fare after the Current Crisis?
CGD
This 6-page speech analyzes the effect of the global financial crisis on Latin America
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-07-29
Rebalancing Growth in Asia
IZA
This 59-page discussion paper provides an empirical characterization of the composition of GDP levels and growth rates for the key emerging markets and other developing economies in Asia
Economic Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-26
The Global Financial Crisis: Analysis and Policy Implications
CRS
A 127-page US overview of the global financial crisis
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-07-24
China: Bogus Boom?
AEI
This 4-page US essay examines the risks involved in China's aggressive attempts to maintain an 8 percent growth rate
Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-07-24
Mind the Basel Gap
CEPS
This 2-page commentary calls for fundamental reform of the capital adequacy system
Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-07-16
Recovery: The Global Financial Crisis and Middle-Income Countries
CEIP
A 40-page US report advocating the introduction of fundamental labour markets reforms to create high-paying jobs as the key to restarting economic growth in middle-income countries
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-07-16
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
Snapshot of the Economic Crisis
CEIP
This 3-page US article looks at the effect of the global recession on Middle Eastern economies
Economic Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-08
The Transatlantic Banking Crisis: Lessons and EU Reforms
IZA
The key dynamics of the transatlantic banking crisis are analyzed in this 58-page policy paper – with emphasis on the fact that the banking disaster of 2007/08 was not really a surprise –, and the five key requirements for restoring stability and efficiency in the EU/OECD banking sector are highlighted
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-07-05
China’s Challenge to the International Monetary System: Incremental Steps and Long-Term Prospects for Internationalization of the Renminbi
Pacific CSIS
A US paper considering the prospects for the internationalization of the Renminbi
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-07-03
The Global Financial Crisis: Lessons Learned and Challenges for Developing Countries
Peterson Institute
A US speech offering a perspective on the causes of the global financial crisis and how it differs from previous global financial crises.The speaker then proposes some key relevant lessons
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-06-24
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
Quarterly Update: The Recession in Historical Context
CFR
A US comparison of the current rcession in the US with earlier ones
Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-06-21
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
Some Simple Observations on the Reform of the International Monetary System
Levy Economics Institute
A 5-page US policy note arguing that the reform of the global monetary system depends on the operation of the adjustment mechanism for dealing with global imbalances
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-06-17
The Financial Crisis: Collateral Damage and Responses
SWP
This 50-page German research report examines different aspects of collateral damage following the global financial crisis and highlights the importance of international cooperation to respond to them
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-06-16
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
Reflections on Economic Policy in Time of Crisis
CFR
Transcript of a US speech on the US Administration's response to the global economic crisis
Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-06-14
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
The G20 Meetings: No Common Framework, No Consensus
CEIP
This 12-page US policy brief argues that until the major powers can agree on why the crisis started they will not be able to effectively coordinate policies to promote recovery, and the world economy will likely get worse before it gets better
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-06-13
Policy Responses to the Global Financial Crisis
Peterson Institute
A US speech considering the political and economic factors that have shaped responses to the global financial crisis so far
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-06-09
Tracking the Global Financial Crisis: An Analysis of the IMF’s "World Economic Outlook"
Brookings
An 8-page US analysis of the IMF\'s \"World Economic Outlook\"
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-06-09
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
Economic, Political and Institutional Determinants of Budget Deficits in the European Union
CESifo
This 45-page working paper investigates the economic, political, and institutional determinants of government deficits in the EU
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-06-04
Guarded Optimism: Latin American Economies
Chatham House
A UK examination of the prospects for Latin-American economies
Economic Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-05-28
Economic Valuation of Mortality Risk Reduction
PRI
This 69-page Canadian working paper updates earlier literature and makes new recommendations about appropriate estimates to use when valuing mortality risk changes in policy analyses
Health, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-05-28
The G20 Meetings: No Common Framework, No Consensus
CEIP
This 12-page US policy brief argues that until the major powers reach consensus about the roots of the imbalance and coordinate policy to promote recovery, the world economy is likely to get worse before it gets better
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-05-20
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
Manchurian Paradox
Nixon Center
A US article highlighting the importance of China correcting the imbalances in its economy
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-05-17
The Effects of Monetary Policy on Unemployment Dynamics under Model Uncertainty: Evidence from the US and the Euro Area
CESifo
This 44-page paper explores the role that the imperfect knowledge of the structure of the economy plays in the uncertainty surrounding the effects of rule-based monetary policy on unemployment dynamics in the Euro area and the US
Economic Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-05-12
“Oil-for-Food” When Oil Is Down (and the Ruble Is Weak)
AEI
A 7-page US brief on Russia's dependence on food imports
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-04-26
Seven Broad Lessons for the United States from Japan’s Lost Decade
Peterson Institute
A 5-page US address drawing lessons from Japan's experience of dealing with recession
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-04-22
World Recession and Recovery: A V or an L?
Peterson Institute
This 16-page US paper assesses global economic prospects
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-04-22
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
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
The Financial Crisis: Address Structural Problems Immediately
JIIA
This 4-page Japanese article argues that the global financial crisis is directly linked to medium- and long-term structural problems in the global economy and calls for immediate solutions
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-04-14
What’s Next After the London G-20?
CEPS
A 2-page commentary asking whether the world’s leaders will be able to deliver on global financial governance, given the hugely ambitious agenda they have set for themselves and in light of the fact that they remain a limited group of nations.
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-04-13
The Global Financial Crisis: Analysis and Policy Implications
CRS
A 109-page US paper analyzing the global financial crisis and considering the policy implications for the US Congress
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-04-10
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
Keep it simple: Policy Responses to the Financial Crisis
CEPS
This 96-page study proposes new rules of the game – imposed through the Group of 20 and the IMF – for the macroeconomic and exchange rate policies of the main players, including the United States
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-04-07
Unemployment and Finance: How Do Financial and Labour Market Factors Interact?
IZA
This 29-page discussion paper investigates how labour and financial factors interact to determine unemployment levels
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-04-06
OECD Interim Economic Outlook, March 2009
OECD
This 150-page report analyses recent developments and focuses on policy actions required to foster a sustained economic recovery
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-04-01
20 on the G20
IPPR
A 28-page collection of ideas which seek to advise the G20 on ways to limit the effects of the recession and restore stability to the financial system by putting the global economy back on course for sustainable and balanced growth
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-04-01
Lessons of the Financial Crisis
CFR
This 52-page US report offers an incisive overview of the global financial crisis and a comprehensive guide for reform
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-03-30
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
Pay for Play? Tax Credits for Paid Time Off
CEPR
A 3-page US essay outlining a method for boosting demand in the economy, with secondary benefits
Economic Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-03-30
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
The Financial Crisis: Address Structural Problems Immediately
AJISS
A 4-page Japanese perspective on the global financial crisis
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-03-27
An Assessment of the Credit Crisis Solutions
Levy Economics Institute
This 7-page US policy note outlines a modified “good bank” approach, with the government either guaranteeing a large proportion of the personal sector’s assets or assuming the first loss in case the old banks fail. It has the same advantages as the original good-bank model, but it makes sure that, in the eventuality that the old banks become insolvent, the economy is shielded from falling into depression, and recovery is ultimately ensured.
Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-03-27
Trade, Finance, and the Global Recession
Peterson Institute
An US paper explaining how important it is that the major economies each pursue expansionary monetary and/or fiscal policies, tailored to their individual situations, to achieve global recovery
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-03-24
Needed: A Global Response to the Global Economic and Financial Crisis
Peterson Institute
This US House testimony outlines the four-part policy package that the G-20 should adopt at the London summit
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-03-18
A Proven Framework to End the US Banking Crisis Including Some Temporary Nationalizations
Peterson Institute
A 12-page US House testimony proposing a framework for ending the US banking crisis
Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-03-18
Managing the Financial Crisis: Is Europe Getting it Right?
SWP
A 4-page German commentary calling for a coordinated EU response to the global financial crisis
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-03-14
Why Health Matters for Economic Performance
Treasury Australia
This 16-page Australian article analyses health and its contribution to economic growth and provides a broad framework for the consideration of health care policies
Health, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-03-12
Collapse in Eastern Europe? The Rationale for the Creation of a European Financial Stability Fund
CEPS
This 5-page commentary looks at the threat posed to EU banks by their exposure to capital flights and currency attacks in Eastern Europe, recommending the creation of a large scale, temporary European Financial Stability Fund to deal with the crisis.
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-03-05
Gulf Arab SWFs: Managing Wealth in Turbulent Times
CEIP
An 11-page US policy paper urgingArab sovereign wealth funds to show greater transparency about their holdings and investment strategies
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-03-04
The Future of the Chiang Mai Initiative: An Asian Monetary Fund?
Peterson Institute
This 9-page US policy brief considers whether East Asian governments and banks are serious about regional financial cooperation
Regional, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-03-01
A Grand Bargain for the London G-20 Summit: Insurance and Obeying the Rules
Peterson Institute, VoxEU
This US article calls for a Grand Bargain that recalls the vision of the founders of Bretton Woods by rejecting beggar-thy-neighbor policies, by favoring open markets and policies that support economic growth, and by expanding the role of the IMF at the center of a more rule-based international monetary system.
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-03-01
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
Perspectives on Economic Growth and Stability in China
SIIA
A 37-page Swedish research paper examining the status, health, and future outlook of the Chinese economy
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-02-25
China’s Team of Rivals
Brookings Institution
A US article assessing the political implications of China's economic downturn
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-02-25
The Determinants of Economic Growth in European Regions
CESifo
A 42-page working paper evaluating the robustness of determinants of economic growth in a new dataset of 255 European regions in the 1995-2005 period
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-21
Are We All Keynesians Again?
CIS
A 10-page Australian analysis drawing attention to the risks of fiscal pump priming to stimulate economic activity
Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-02-20
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
Inflation Experiences in Latin America, 2007-2008
CEPR
This 14-page US paper examines the recent inflation experiences of ten Latin American countries. It concludes that macroeconomic policy that does not take into account the temporary nature of these price shocks may result in an unnecessary slowing of growth, with reduced output and employment
Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-02-12
New Europe and the Economic Crisis
CER
This 9-page briefing note considers the situation of the EU's new member states in dealing with the economic crisis
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-02-12
Will the $800 Billion-plus Stimulus Plan Bring Economic Recovery?
NCPA
A 2-page US brief aiming to identify the root causes of the current financial crisis
Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-02-11
How Tax Relief Can Stimulate Economic Growth
NCPA
A 2-page US brief arguing for the use of tax relief to stimulate economic growth
Taxation, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-02-11
Measuring the Unfunded Obligations of European Countries
NCPA
This 28-page US policy report projects the future unfunded liabilites of European countries
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-02-09
Promoting Innovation in the European Union
ZEI
This 37-page discussion paper argues that European policymakers should establish an adequate competitive environment in which innovation activities are most likely to flourish
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-02-07
The Chávez Administration at 10 Years: The Economy and Social Indicators
CEPR
This 24-page US paper looks at some of the most important economic and social indicators during the 10 years of the Chávez administration in Venezuela, as well as the current economic expansion. It also looks at the current situation and challenges.
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-06
Monetary Policy Strategy in a Global Environment
Cicero Foundation
This paper presents an overview of the structural implications of globalisation for the domestic economies of developed countries and to deduct from these implications lessons for the conduct of monetary policy, and in particular the assessment of risks to price stability.
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-02-05
The Global Economy: Outlook, Risks, and the Implications for Policy
Peterson Institute
A US House testimony that provides a forecast of the global economy and discusses the policy implications of the growing recession.
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-02-04
The Global Financial Crisis: Getting Past the Blame Game
Brookings Institution
A US article analyzing an appropriate international response to the global financial crisis
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-02-03
The IMF and the Global Crisis: Role and Reform
Peterson Institute
A 9-page US speech on the role that the IMF should play to mitigate the global financial and economic crisis
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-01-30
Measuring the Unfunded Obligations of European Countries
NCPA
A 28-page US paper examining the extent of unfunded obligations in European countries
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-01-28
Does Openness To International Financial Flows Raise Productivity Growth?
Brookings Instiution
This 46-page US paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between financial openness and total factor productivity (TFP) growth using an extensive dataset that includes various measures of productivity and financial openness for a large sample of countries
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-01-26
Latin America's Economic Outlook for 2009: No Time for Optimism
Brookings Institution
A US article assessing the prospects for Latin America's economy in 2009
Economic Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-26
Do Terms of Trade Drive Real Exchange Rates? Comparing Oil and Commodity Currencies
CEPII
This 74-page French paper investigates whether terms of trade have an impact on real exchange rates for commodity exporters and oil exporters
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-01-26
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
What Is the Ideal Monetary Policy Regime?
C.D. Howe Instiute
This 28-page Canadian report recommends improvements to Canada's inflation-targeting regime
Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-01-20
Boomer Bulge: Dealing with the Stress of Demographic Change on Government Budgets in Canada
C.D. Howe Institute
A 5-page Canadian brief calculating the effect of demographic pressures on future social services programme spending
Ageing, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-01-14
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
Prospects for the U.S. and the World: A Crisis That Conventional Remedies Cannot Resolve
The Levy Economics Institute
An 11-page US paper arguing that the United States and the rest of the world’s economies will not be able to achieve balanced growth and full employment unless they are able to agree and implement an entirely new way of running the global economy.
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-01-08
The Great Crash, 2008: A Geopolitical Setback for the West
CFR
This 7-page US essay argues that the financial crisis has called into serious question the credibility of western governments and may precipitate an eastward shift of power.
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-01-07
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
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
Do Small Businesses Create More Jobs?
IZA
David Neumark et al.
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-12-29
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
Convergence in Institutions and Market Outcomes
IZA
This 82-page discussion paper uses the BEEPS firm-level data to study the process of convergence of transition countries with developed market economies. The primary focus of the study is on competition and market structure, finance and the structure of lending to firms, and how firms respond to the economic environment by restructuring
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-12-13
Concrete Steps towards More Integrated Financial Oversight
CEPS
This 44-page report is based on discussions in the CEPS Task Force on Concrete Steps towards More Integrated Financial Oversight in the EU and was complemented by substantial internal research.
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-12-09
Outsourcing, Unemployment and Welfare Policy
CESifo
This 32-page working paper investigates the consequences of outsourcing labor intensive activities to low wage economies
Economic Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2008-12-08
Time to Bail Out: Alternatives to the Bush-Paulson Plan
Levy Economics Institute
This 8-page policy note takes a look back at Wall Street’s path to Armageddon, and proposes some alternatives to the Bush-Paulson plan to “bail out” both the Street and the American homeowner.
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-12-06
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
China and the Global Financial Crisis: Implications for the United States
CRS
This 6-page US report considers implications of possible Chinese responses to the global economic crisis
Foreign Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-12-04
Weathering the Storm: Economic Policy Responses to the Financial Crisis
World Bank
A 23-page report evaluating policy stances for developing countries to adopt in dealing with the global economic downturn
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-12-03
International Policy Responses to the Financial Crisis: A Canadian Perspective
C.D. Howe Institute
This 6-page Canadian brief describes how governments around the world have responded to the current financial crisis, and draws some short- and long-term lessons for Canada.
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-12-02
The Banking Crisis: Causes, Consequences and Remedies
CEPS
A 12-page policy brief arguing for a return to the narrow banking model
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-28