Economic Policy
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
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
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
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
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
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 End of Rivalry?
Nixon Center
The report of a US panel discussion held to investigate the effects of the financial crisis and responses to its fallout in several of the world’s key regions
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-11-24
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
What to Expect from the New US Administration #3 The Financial Crisis and Foreign Policy
JIIA
This Japanese commentary considers how financial and foreign policies of the new US Administration may influence Japanes policy
Foreign Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-11-09
Expecting the Unexpected: Macroeconomic Volatility and Climate Policy
Lowy Institute
This 50-page Australian paper highlights the uncertainties involved in estimating the emissions reductions and costs of a climate policy
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-11-09
Paradigm Reclaimed
NEF
A UK article proposing the adoption of a financial system based on new economic principles
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-11-04
A Call for a European Financial Stability Fund
CEPS
This 3-page commentary calls for the creation of a massive European Financial Stability Fund to cope with the financial and economic crises
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-01
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
Australia's Low Pollution Future: The Economics of Climate Change Mitigation
Treasury - Australia
This 292-page Australian report presents the results of the Treasury's modelling of the potential economic impacts of reducing emissions over the medium and long term
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-10-30
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
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
Sovereign Wealth and Sovereign Power
CFR
This 64-page report studies the strategic consequences of American indebtedness
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-10-15
Banking on Basel: The Future of International Financial Regulation
Peterson Institute
A 3-page summary of a US book identifying the shortcomings of Basel II as a framework for international financial regulation
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-10-15
Sectoral Productivity, Density and Agglomeration in the Wider Europe
WIIW
A 37-page Austrian working paper examining agglomeration effects in the economy of the wider Europe
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-10-15
Economic Development in the Wider Black Sea Region
wiiw
This 37-page Austrian research report deals with the economic development of the countries comprising the Black Sea region
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-15
Top 10 Global Economic Challenges Facing America's 44th President
Brookings Institution
A 36-page report containing analysis and recommendations as to how the US should contribute to tackling the major global economic challenges
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-10-14
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
Global Economic Prospects: Surviving a Mild Case of Stagflation
Peterson Institute
This 13-page US paper assesses global economic prospects
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-10-01
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
Risk and Systemic Risk
AEI
US article explaining the role of systemic risk in the current US financial crisis
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-09-25
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
At What Cost Price Stability?
CEPS
This 22-page paper considers the cost of re-establishing price stability in foregone output and higher unemployment
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-06
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
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
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
What Does China's Growth Portend for Latin America?
AEI
A US brief assessing the implications of China's economic growth for Latin America
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-08-18
The Case for Trills
C.D. Howe Institute
A 20-page Canadian paper promoting the case for a new government-issued security designed to benefit pensioners and government
Economic Policy, AgeingPosted: 2008-08-13
Cherished Myths Have Fallen Victim to Economic Reality
CEPS
This 2-page commentary studies the lessons too be learned from the economic crisis
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-08-04
China's Economic Rise: Fact and Fiction
CEIP
A 16-page US report examines China's likely economic trajectory, and its implications
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-08-01
An Assessment of Putin's Economic Policy
Peterson Institute
A US article assessing Russian economic policy under the Putin Presidency
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-07-25
Global FDI Policy: Correcting a Protectionist Drift
CFR
A 56-page US monograph tracking the rise of investment protectionism
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-07-25
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
After the CMI: The Future of Asian Monetary Policy and China's Role
IWEP
This 31-page Chinese paper reviews the development of the Chiang Mai Initiative and its potential benefits
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-06-04
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 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
A Call for an "Asian Plaza"
"The International Economy"
A 5-page US article outlining initiatives for dealing with global trade/currency imbalances
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-05-26
The Great Credit Squeeze: How it Happened, How to Prevent Another
Brookings Institution
A 163-page discussion paper analyyzing the causes and lessons of the current financial crisis
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-05-19
Wealth Enhancement and Storage
AEI
A 4-page paper assessing the likelihood of a prolonged recession in the US
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-05-14
Stress-Testing the Regulators: Market Risks and the EU Economy
Chatham House
A 12-page UK paper examining Europe's economic and regulatory policies
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-30
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
OECD Environmental Outlook to 2030
OECD
The 14-page executive summary of a report analyzing environmental trends to 2030
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-04-24
A Blueprint for Sovereign Wealth Fund Best Practices
Peterson Institute
This 21-page US policy brief offers a blueprint for improving the transparency, predictability and accountability of sovereign wealth funds
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-04-22
Global Economic Prospects 2008/2009
Peterson Institute
A US paper assessing global economic prospects for the coming year
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-04-22
Global Business Cycles: Convergence or Decoupling?
IZA
A 53-page paper analyzing the evolution of the degree of global cyclical interdependence over the period 1960-2005
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-04-22
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
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
Pacific Economic Survey 2008
AusAID
This 123-page Australian survey provides an overview of economic developments in the Pacific island region and Timor-Leste
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-04-02
Economic Freedom and the Trade-Off between Equality and Growth
NCPA
A 17-page US paper on the consequences of governmental paolicies that aggressively redistribute income
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-01
A Remedy for the Subprime Crisis: Time to Utilize Postal Savings
AJISS
A 3-page Japanese commentary on how Japan might react positively to the global "credit crunch"
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-03-22
Climate Change: Competitiveness Concerns and Prospects
Peterson Institute
A 16-page House testimony on the trade-offs between CHG emissions reduction and US economic health
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-03-17
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
An Inflation Reality Check
Project Syndicate
A US commentary on the risks of global inflationary pressures
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-03-11
Do Sovereign Wealth Funds Pose a Risk to the United States?
Peterson Institute
A US speech proposing steps that could make the global financial environment safe for SWFs
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-03-06
Arab Economies at a Tipping Point
Peterson Institute
An 11-page US paper making the case for an economic revitalization of the Arab world
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-02-28
Foreign Direct Investment and Structural Reforms
IZA
A 51-page discussion paper investigating the role of structural reforms as determinants of FDI inflows
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-02-25
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
Central Banks and Capital Outflows
Lowy Institutes
This 40-page Australian working paper examines capital outflows to East Asia and the consequences for exchange rates
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-02-18
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
Global Imbalances and Currency Misalignments
Peterson Institute
Outline of a speech deliverd at Davos on global imbalances and currency misalignments
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-02-05
Decoupling: Can Europe Avoid a Recession?
CEPS
A 3-page commentary exploring whether Europe will follow the US into a likely recession
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-31
China's Economic Fluctuations and Their Implications for its Rural Economy
CEIP
A 110-page updated US report on the size and nature of China's economy
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-30
India's Trade Policy Choices: Managing Diverse Challenges
CEIP
This 114-page US report deals with the challenges to India's economy and society presented by globalization
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-30
Creating Sustainable Growth in Europe
AGF
Papers delivered at a conference, "Midpoint", held as part of an initiative created to guide sustainable growth in Europe (single page linking to conference papers)
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-30
Fair Growth
CGD
This 230-page volume presents economic policy tools for improving the life of Latin America's majority
Poverty & Hunger, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-23
A Roadmap for East Asian Monetary Integration
KIEP
This 56-page Korean working paper discusses the concept of monetary integration for East Asia
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-23
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
The Economic Effects of Direct Democracy: A First Global Assessment
CESifo
This 43-page working paper assesses the economic effects of direct democratic institutions
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-21
Japan's Economic Diplomacy Towards East Asia
RSIS
This 42-page Singaporean working paper sets out Japan's approach towards regional economic integration and cooperation in East Asia
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-19
Systemic Risk and the Crisis in the U.S. Subprime Mortgage Market
Levy Economics Institute
A 31-page US policy brief analyzing the root cause of the crisis in the US subprime mortgage market
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-17
The Need for an Economic Stimulus Package
CEPR
A 7-page policy proposal outlining the need for, and the nature of, a substantial economic stimulus package to lessen the effects of a weakening US economy
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-16
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
Prospects for the Global Economy
World Bank
This report assesses global economic prospects for 2008 (single page linking to each section)
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-14
Trade and Inequality: The Role of Economists
CEPR
A 10-page US conference paper on the responsibility of economists in shaping the debate over trade issues
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-10
The World Economy and the Outlook for the United States
Peterson Institute
A US House testimony on the relationship between the world economy and the economic outlook for the United States
Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-12-12
Putinomics
Peterson Institute
A commentary on Russia's Economic Policies
Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-12-12
Costs and Benefits of Euro Membership: A Counterfactual Analysis
CEPII
This 50-page French paper calculates the costs or gains of EMU membership
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-12-12
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
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
Afghanistan's Economy: On the Right Road, but Still a Long Way to Go
USIP
A US briefing on the improvements to Afghanistan's economy and the outsanding challenges
Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-12-01
The Case for Exchange Rate Flexibility in Oil-Producing Countries
Peterson Institute
A 14-page US policy brief highlighting the benefits of exchange rate flexibility by oil-producing countries
Economic Policy, EnergyPosted: 2007-11-28
Financial Stability: What it is and Why it Matters
C.D. Howe Institute
This 27-page Canadian paper examines the current challenges to financial stability and the roles that central banks, other agencies and private sector entities can play in pursuing it
Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-11-22
Creating Jobs Through Public Subsidies
IZA
This 38-page discussion paper analyzes the impact of government grants on labour demand in Ireland
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-11-20
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 Future of North Korea is South Korea
Peterson Institute
A 26-page US article on the history and future of North Korea
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-11-12
From Public Servants to Corporate Employees
CCPA
A 51-page Canadian study examining employees attitudes towards outsourcing
Economic Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-11-10
The Cult of the Market: Economic Fundamentalism and its Discontents
ANU Press
An Australian book disputing the practical value of economic fundamentalism (single page linking to complete text)
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-07
Inflation and Overheating in China
PINR
A brief on the danger to China's economy posed by inflation
Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-11-07
Do Increased Private Savings Rates Spur Economic Growth?
WIIW
This 43-page Austrian working paper analyzes the relationship between aggregate demand and the propensity to save
Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-31
Reflections on the Macro Foundations of the Middle Class in the Developing World
CGD
This 22-page US working paper reviews how macroeconomic policies shape incentives for inclusive growth
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-30
Monetary Policy, Vagabonding Liquidity and Bursting Bubbles in New and Emerging Markets
CESifo
This 32-page working paper examines global asset market booms in recent decades
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-10-30
Argentina's Economic Recovery: Policy Choices and Implications
CEPR
An 18-page US paper analyzing the policies behind Argentina's economic recovery
Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-25
Higher Education and Regions: Globally Competitive, Locally Engaged
OECD
The 8-page executive summary of a report highlighting the benefits of regional engagement by universities
Education, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-24
Globalization with Arab Characteristics
YaleGlobal online
A US article underscoring the urgency of the need for large-scale job creation in the Arab world
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-22
Foreign Investment and Sovereign Wealth Funds
New America Foundation
A 9-page US working paper addressing the threats and opportunities presented by sovereign wealth funds
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-18
EU Textile Quotas Set to Expire in December
PINR
A US economic brief assessing the implications of the ending of EU textile quotas
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-18