Economic Policy
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 2011 and 2012
EFN
This 11-page report offers an economic forecast for the Euro Area
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-02-09
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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: 2011-05-22
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
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
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
The G20 and Beyond: Towards Effective Global Economic Governance
DIIS
A 58-page Danish report arguing that some new form of multipolar dialogue is needed for global economic governance
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2011-03-16
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
Hidden Leverage and a False Sense of Security.
DIIS
This 17-page Danish working paper looks at the long-term economic and regulatory develop-ments that laid the ground and created the motivations for the broad-based credit bubble wit-nessed in the past decade.
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-11-24
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
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 End of a Great Illusion: Credit Crunch and Liquidity Meltdown
DIIS
31-page Danish working paper arguing that the global credit crunch is the result of the phenomenon of "liquidity illusion"
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-11-24
Creating a Global Economic Council - Six Easy Steps
DIIS
A 4-page Danish policy brief outlining how to establish a promising alternative to the G20. It proposes six "easy steps", starting from the existing Bretton Woods system
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-11-02
Investing in Climate Change 2009: Necessity and Opportunity in Turbulent Times
Deutsche Bank
A 166-page report examining the possibilities for investing in climate change mitigation and adaptation
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-10-28
How R&D Assistance Influences Company Behaviour
Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources
This 54-page Australian report investigates the behavioural impact of an R&D tax incentive on firms
Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-11
Foreign Direct Investment in the United States: An Economic Analysis
CRS
An 11-page economic analysis of inward FDI to the US
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-05-18
Chile: Political and Economic Conditions and U.S. Relations
CRS
This 17-page US report provides a brief historical background of Chile, examines recent political and economic developments, and addresses issues in U.S.-Chilean relations
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-29
The European Union’s Response to the 2007-2009 Financial Crisis
CRS
This 23-page US report assesses the response of the European Union (EU) to the 2007-2009 financial crisis in terms of the financial regulatory changes the EU has made or is planning to make
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-26
The Eurozone Crisis: Overview and Issues for Congress
CRS
A 23-page report providing an overview of the Eurozone's economic problems and the ramifications for the US
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2012-03-21
Unemployment and Economic Recovery
CRS
This 11-page US report examines the relationship between economic growth and the unemployment rate to anticipate possible future developments
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-26
The G-20 and International Economic Cooperation
CRS
A 17-page US report that analyzes: why countries coordinate economic policies and the historical origins of the G-20; how the G-20 operates; major highlights from previous G-20 summits, plus an overview of the agenda for the next G-20 summit; and debates about the effectiveness of the G-20 as a forum for economic cooperation and coordination
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-04-26
China’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Mitigation Policies
CRS
This 22-page US report examines the issues of China’s greenhouse gas emissions and its mitigation policies
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-07-29
China's "Hot Money" Problems
CRS
A 6-page US report on the problems created by a sharp increase in the inflow of "hot money" into China
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-09-04
Government Intervention in Financial Markets: Economic and Historical Analysis of Subprime Mortgage Options
CRS
A 16-page report summarizing and analyzing four previous US government market interventions in light of current mortgage market conditions
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-04-02
Sovereign Wealth Funds: Background and Policy Issues for Congress
CRS
A US report on policy concerns over sovereign wealth funds in respect of the lack of transparency and possible misuse for political purposes
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-02-06
The Global Economic Crisis: Impact on Sub-Saharan Africa and Global Policy Responses
CRS
This 30-page US report analyzes Africa’s vulnerability to the global crisis and potential implications for economic growth, poverty alleviation, fiscal balances, and political stability. The report describeschannels through which the crisis is affecting Africa, and provides information on international efforts to address the impact, including U.S. policies and those of multilateral institutions in which the United States plays a major role
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-05-04
Islamic Finance: Overview and Policy Concerns
CRS
A 6-page US report on the nature and scope of Islamic finance and policy concerns relating to it
Economic Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-08-18
The 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 Global Financial Crisis: The Role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
CRS
This 6-page US report discusses potential roles the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may have in helping to resolve the current global financial crisis
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-11-18
Foreign Ownership of U.S. Financial Assets: Implications of a Withdrawal
CRS
An 18-page US report assessing the possible implications of a liquidation of foreign investments in the US
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-16
The Global Economic Crisis: Impact on Sub-Saharan Africa and Global Policy Responses
CRS
This 30-page US report examines how the global economic crisis is impacting Sub-Saharan African states and how global policy responses may ameliorate the situation
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-09-11
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’s Economic Conditions
CRS
A 36-page US background report on China's economy and economic policies
Economic Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-01-22
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
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
The U.S. Financial Crisis: The Global Dimension with Implications for US Policy
CRS
This 88-page US report sets out the challenges facing the US Congress in reacting to the global financial crisis
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-11-27
Greece's Debt Crisis: Overview, Policy Responses, and Implications
CRS
A 24-page US report on Greece's sovereign debt crisis
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-09-12
The Overstretch Myth
Council on Foreign Relations
A 3-page article arguing that the U.S. current account deficit and foreign debt do not threaten the country's global position
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-03-22
Human Capital Reform
Council of Australian Governments
A 52-page Australian report of a series of proposals to improve the workforce participation and productivity of the Australian population
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-02-15
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
Breaking the Cycle of North Korean Provocations
Committee on Foreign Relations - US Senate
A 10-page US testimony on the economy and governance of North Korea
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-02
Deficit Reduction: Lessons From Around the World
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
An 8-page US paper arguing in favour of deficit reduction strategies (also known as fiscal consolidation strategies) to improve countries' fiscal positions
Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-09-22
Managing Sustainable Development
Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development - Canada
A 49-page Canadian monograph conducted to identify challenging aspects of managing sustainable development and to provide managers with examples of the types of practices ananalytical techniques that will help them address these particular challenges
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-12-16
The Growth Report: Strategies for Sustained Growth and Inclusive Development
Commission on Growth and Development
This 180-page report studies how developing countries can achieve fast sustained and equitable growth
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-05-27
Dealing with the Dragon: Australia and Chinese Inward Investment
Clingendael
A 3-page Dutch paper on Australia's experience of dealing with an increase in Chinese investment
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-04-06
Japan's Economic Diplomacy Towards China: The Lure of Business and Burden of History
Clingendael
A 59-page Dutch paper analyzing how collective memory has intervend in Japan's economic diplomacy during the past decade
Foreign Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-11-13
The Euro in Crisis
City Journal
A US article on the management of the Eurozone
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-22
The Global Financial Crisis and Obstacles to U.S. Leadership
CIS - MIT
An article spelling out the obstacles to the US assuming a fully-effective lead in solving the global finncial cris
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-10-31
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
The Transition Problem: The Unhampered State as an Obstacle to Democratic and Market Reform
CIPE
An article setting out the governance-related problems besetting post-communist countries in transition
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-09-25
Advancing Reform and Opportunity in Bangladesh Through Private Initiative 1999-2005
CIPE
A 16-page study illustrating how an advocacy campaign by private enterprise in Bangladesh resulted in important economic reforms
Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-09-15
Private Sector Development is Key to Political Development in Ethiopia
CIPE
An 8-page US article arguing that good democratic governance and economic development in Ethiopia are intertwined and can only be realized in a competitive business environment
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-30
Trading in Power: The Politics of 'Free Markets' in Afghanistan
CIPE
A 9-page article identifying the weaknesses in Afghanistan's political economy
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-02-16
Middle East and North Africa Reform: Rooted in Economic and Political Ground
CIPE
This 23-page US report argues that the key to reform in the Middle East and North Africa lies in building on the linkages between democratic governance and market economies
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-02-21
Strategies for Policy Reform
CIPE
This 100-page report describes programmes used to advance democratic policymaking and free market economics
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-21
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
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
China in the Next Five Years: Comprehensive and Sustained Development at Home and Win-Win Cooperation with the World
Chatham House
The 7-page transcript of a UK address by the Chinese ambassador talking about the importance of the 12th Five-Year Plan, the steps China will take in the next five years and the potential impact on China and the rest of the world
Economic Policy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-03-23
Post-Revolutionary Georgia on the Edge?
Chatham House
A 16-page UK briefing paper arguing that there is reason to question the sustainability of Georgia's economic model and the stability of the post-war political situation
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-03-23
'One Currency, Two Systems’: China’s Renminbi Strategy
Chatham House
This 12-page UK briefing paper examines China's currency strategy
Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-11-02
A Global Redesign? Shaping the Circular Economy
Chatham House
This 20-page UK briefing paper outlines the merits of a "circular economy"
Economic Policy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2012-03-13
Shifting Capital: The Rise of Financial Centres in Greater China
Chatham House
This 65-page UK report focuses on the steps that China is taking to reform its financial services sector through the incremental development of financial centres in the Greater China region
Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-05-21
'Bread, Dignity and Social Justice': The Political Economy of Egypt's Transition
Chatham House
A 20-page UK briefing paper examining the Political Economy of Egypt’s Transition
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-05-21
Synchronised Dive into Recession: Focus on Damage Limitation
Chatham House
This 8-page UK briefing paper explores the current crisis in the global economy and its repercussions
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-10-21