Economic Policy
Latin America: The End of an Era
Center for Economic and Policy Research
An article examining Latin America's political shift in recent years, its changing relations with the US and how the changes may affect economic policy
Foreign Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-07-23
Analyzing the Terms of Trade Effect on GDP and Employment in the Presence of Low Real Unit Labour Costs
Australian Bureau of Statistics
A 28-page Australian research paper reporting on modelling work aimed at better understanding the relationship between GDP and employment
Economic Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-07-18
The Employment Effects of Labor and Product Markets Deregulation and their Implications for Structural Reform
CESifo
A German working paper studying the effects of labour and product markets deregulation on employment growth
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-06-20
China, Asia and the World Economy: The Implications of an Emerging Asian Core and Periphery
Institute of World Economics and Politics
This 18-page paper examines the effects of China's emergence on the economies of other Asian countries and on the possibilities for regionalism in the area
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-06-18
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
Good or Bad? The Influence of FDI on Output Growth: An Industry Level Analysis
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
A 43-page Austrian working paper examining the impact of FDI on growth, taking account of the heterogeneity among different industries and countries
Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-05-23
Work-Life Balance, Management Practices and Productivity
Anglo-German Foundation
This 53-page report addresses the economic effects of changing work-life balance practices and how they relate to firm productivity and management in general
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-05-19
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
Econometric Modelling of R&D and Australian Productivity
Productivity Commission - Australia
This 595-page Australian working paper studies the relationship between R&D and productivity
Science & Technology, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-05-04
Europe After the "No" Votes
Institute of Economic Affairs
An 87-page book plotting a new economic path for Europe
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-04-28
Reform Redux: Measurement, Determinants and Reversals
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 71-page discussion paper studies the determinants, reversals and macroeconomic impacts of economic liberalization measures
Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-04-24
IPR Institutions and Internationalization Strategy: The Case of US Technology Sales to the Peoples' Republic of China
Institute of World Economics and Politics
A Chinese paper discussing the interaction of technology transfer and economic growth
Science & Technology, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-04-19
Trade Credits Under Imperfect Enforcement: A Theory with a Test on Chinese Experience
Institute of Developing Economies
A 35-page Japanese discussion paper examining the workings of trade credits in developing countries
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-04-19
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
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
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
East Asia Update - March 2006
World Bank
This 68-page update on the economies of East Asia shows the region as the most open to trade of any region in the world
Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-04-05
What Can European Leaders Learn from Koizumi?
Centre for European Policy Studies
A policy brief arguing that the European Union should emulate Japan's focus on structural reform to boost economic performance
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-04-05
Measuring the Contributions of Productivity and Terms of Trade to Australia's Economic Welfare
Productivity Commission - Australia
This 114-page report assesses the relative contributions made by productivity growth and terms of trade to Australia's improved prosperity
Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-03-28
A Case for Reform
Lowy Institute
A 3-page commentary proposing a reform of the functions performed by the International Monetary Fund
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-03-24
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 Global Financial and Economic Impact of an Avian Flu Pandemic and the Role of the IMF
International Monetary Fund
A 30-page report assessing the likely impact of a severe avian flu pandemic on the world economy
Economic Policy, HealthPosted: 2006-03-21
Bolivia's Challenges
Center for Economic and Social Research
A 24-page US report examining the prospects for Bolivia's economic and social reform
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-16
Spurring Growth Dynamics from Services Offshoring
Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis
This 12-page US policy note explores the claim that services offshoring benefits a country's economy in general
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-03-11
Reducing Unemployment Through Fundamental Labour Market Reform
Anglo-German Foundation
This paper addresses the riddle of persistent unemployment in free market economies
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-03-08
Why Central Banks Should Not Burst Bubbles
Institute for International Economics
A 15-page U.S. working paper arguing that central banks should not use interest rates to burst asset price bubbles
Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-02-23
The Doha Round After Hong Kong
Institute for International Economics
A 9-page policy brief reporting on the December 2005 meeting of the WTO in Hong Kong and its failure to achieve significant results
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-02-23
The World Economy in 2006: The View from 2005
Lowy Institute for International Policy
This 11-page presentation examines whether economic events of 2005 held any lessons for the global economic outlook for 2006
Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-02-23
Global Macroeconomic Consequences of Pandemic Influenza
Lowy Institute for International Policy
This 58-page paper explains the implications of a pandemic influenza outbreak on the global economy using a range of scenarios
Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-02-23
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
Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean
UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
This 19-page briefing paper reports, in summary form, on the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean during 2005
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-02-15
Modelling GDP in CEECs Using Smooth Transitions
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
This 33-page Austrian working paper examines the impact of reforms in CEECs on long-term growth
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-02-04
The Macroeconomic Conditions of EU-Inspired Employment Policies
Institute of Economics
A 34-page Hungarian discussion paper arguing that the macroeconomic support of the EU-inspired employment policies is unsound
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-02-02
The Impact of United States Sanctions on the Myanmar Garment Industry
Institute of Development Economics
This 42-page Japanese discussion paper eveluates the impact of U.S. sanctions on the Myanmar garment industry and identifies those most affected by the sanctions
Economic Policy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-02
Trade and Business Correlations in Asia-Pacific
Institute of Development Economics
A 38-page Japanese discussion paper examining the empirical relationship between trade and business correlations in 13 Asia-Pacific countries
Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-02-02
World Economic Situation and Prospects 2006
United Nations
This 182-page report by the UN analyzes current developments in the world's economy and emerging policy issues
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-02-01
Global Imbalances: The Blind Men and the Elephant
Brookings Institution
A 25-page U.S. paper reviewing competing explanations for the pattern of global imbalances and the magnitude of the U.S. external debt
Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-01-30
Policy Implications of Global Imbalances
Royal Institute of International Affairs
A 10-page speech questioning the sustainability of the U.S. current account deficit and the assumption that greater national surpluses and deficits are a natural and sustainable symptom of an integrated global economy
Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-01-27
Transparency of Monetary Policy: Theory and Practice
CESifo
This working paper aims to bridge the gap between the theory and practice of monetary policy transparency
Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-01-25
Sustainable Social Spending
CESifo
A 42-page working paper discussing a number of threats to the sustainability of social spending
Social Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-01-25
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
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
Success Factors in Australian Industries: Levers for Fostering and Sustaining Growth Industries
Australian Stock Exchange, Australian Business Foundation
This 48-page Australian report synthesises earlier industrial research studies to identify steps critical to successful industry development
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-12-14
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
The Coming East Asia Summit: A Thirty-Point Agenda
Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies
A 3-page commentary on the opportunities for the East Asia Summit
Foreign Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-11-17
From Policy Takers to Policy Makers: Adapting EU Cohesion Policy to the Needs of the New Member States
Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies
This 260-page book analyzes the issues that will determine whether EMU enlargement is a success
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-11-02
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
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
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
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
The Top Ten Financial Risks to the Global Economy
Brookings Institution and Global Markets Institute
A 16-page conference report summarizing views as to the top ten financial risks to the global economy
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2005-10-11
Structural Reform Australian-Style: Lessons for Others
Productivity Commission - Australia
This 31-page paper describes Australia's structural reforms, their outcomes and how they were achieved
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-10-11
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
Four Economic Issues That Environmentalists Should Care About
Center for Economic and Policy Research
An 8-page briefing paper examining four economic issues with significant environmental implications
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-09-22
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
Nominal Exchange Rate Flexibility and Real Exchange Rate Adjustment: Evidence from Dual Exchange Rates in Developing Countries
CESifo
This 35-page working paper investigates whether exchange rate flexibility aids real exchange rate adjustment
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-09-19
Employment Effects of Foreign Direct Investment in Central and Eastern Europe
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
This 33-page Austrian paper examines the employment effects of FDI in Central and Eastern Europe
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-09-16
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
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
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
What Might the Next Emerging-Market Financial Crisis Look Like?
Institute of International Economics
This 109-page working paper estimates the possible impact of a financial crisis affecting a group of emerging economies during the next three years
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-08-19
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
Perspectives for the Lisbon Strategy: How to Increase the Competitiveness of the European Economy?
CASE
A 22-page working paper analyzing the poor growth record of the EU-15 states
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-07-15
The Future of Development Economics
World Institute for Development Economics Research
Single page providing links to the papers delivered at this Helsinki conference held to discuss the future of development economics
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-07-08
A Glum 2015 Scenario. If...
Institute for International Economics
An 8-page analysis of Germany's economic prospects
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-06-15
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
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
Research and Policy Making in Namibia
Namibian Economic Policy Research Unit
This 23-page working paper reviews the policy making process in Namibia and the role of economic research in it
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-05-04
Economic Aspects of Turkey's Quest for EU Membership
Centre for European Policy Studies
This 10-page policy brief explores the economic dimension of Turkey's Accession to the EU
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-04-28
Economic Growth in the 1990s: Learning from a Decade of Reform
World Bank
A report analysing economic growth and development lessons that can be drawn from reforms undertaken during the 1990s (single page linking to all sections)
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-04-26
The Chinese Economy: Risky Reporting
Royal Institute for Economic Affairs
A 10-page paper examining the current performance of the Chinese economy and risks to the outlook for continued steady economic growth
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-04-25
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
Global Development Finance 2005: Mobilizing Finance and Managing Vulnerability
World Bank
This 171-page annual review reports on global economic performance in 2004, financial flows to developing countries, and the challenges to those flows
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-04-11
Lisbon Strategy at Midterm: Expectations and Reality
Center for Social and Economic Research
A 91-page paper providing a critical progress report on the EU's Lisbon agenda for economic growth
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-04-06
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
Russia Small- and Medium-Sized Advocacy Programs
Center for International Private Enterprise
An 8-page briefing paper on how the interim results of Regional Business Agendas (local business-led initiatives) show improving conditions for business people in Russia and the creation of a foundation for sustained economic growth
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-03-09
Medium Term Economic Forecast (Fiscal 2004-2014) - A Look at Japan's Post-Deflation Economy
NLI Research
A 17-page economic forecast for Japan in the medium term
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-02-03
Structural Change, Productivity and Employment in the New EU Member States
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
A 45-page research report providing an overview of longer term structural developments in the new EU member states
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-01-27
Regional Decentralization, Fiscal Incentives and Privatization of Public-Owned Enterprises
Institute of World Economics and Politics
This 14-page article traces the relationship between fiscal decentralization in China and the increasing use of privatization
Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-01-20
Foreign Investment, Corporate Ownership, and Development: Are Firms in Emerging Markets Catching Up to the World Standards?
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 66-page discussion paper examines the extent to which the efficiency of firms in Russia and the Czech Republic has converged with world standards
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-01-11
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
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
The Pacific Is Viable!
Centre for Independent Studies
This 12-page issue analysis argues for radical changes in economic policy and governance to enable Pacific economies to grow
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-12-10
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
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
Time for More Currency Flexibility
American Enterprise Institute
A 3-page essay examining the options available to America's trading partners for dealing with the problems created by the weakening of the dollar
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-11-29
China's Route to a Green and Prosperous Future
American Enterprise Institute
A 2-page essay arguing that China and other developing countries can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by opening their economies to greater investment in greenhouse gas-reducing technologies
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-11-29
Differences in Productivity and Its Determinants Among Firms From the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Germany: The Case of the Cosmetics Industry
Center for Social and Economic Research
This 52-page working paper aims to illustrate the differences in productivity levels and their underlying factors between firms from three new member states of the E.U. and Germany, using the cosmetics industry as a case study
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2004-11-27
U.S. Economic Policy and Europe
Royal Institute of International Affairs
Transcript of an address by the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury on November 17, 2004 at Chatham House, providing an overview of U.S. economic policy, with particular reference to Europe
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-11-19
The Efficiency of Public Sector Outsourcing Contracts: A Literature Review
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research
This 32-page Australian working paper considers the arguments for and against outsourcing and examines the evidence as to whether savings occur over time and, if so, whether they persist
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-11-13
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
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
Elected Governments, Undemocratic Policies and Unrealized Economic Opportunities
Center for International Private Enterprise
A 7-page commentary on the tendency of some democratizing countries to abandon democratic reform
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-10-29
Structural Upgrading of Manufacturing Industry in Transition Countries: Evidence from Foreign Trade Indicators
Institute of Economics and Russian-European Center for Economic Policy
A 24-page paper investigating the influence of institutional changes on economic development in transition countries
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-10-23
The Promises and Perils of European Union Membership
National Center for Policy Analysis
A 2-page brief analysis arguing that European accession states enjoy higher growth rates than West European countries because they have opted for economic liberalization rather than subsidies
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2004-10-22
Prudential Responses to De Facto Dollarization
Inter-American Development Bank
A 47-page study of dollarization and de-dollarization with special reference to the risks attendant on both processes
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-10-14
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
Annual Privatization Report 2004
Reason Foundation
This 81-page U.S. annual report chronicles developments in privatization, outsourcing and government reform in the United States
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-10-01
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