Economic Policy
What to Do about the New Unemployment
Urban Institute
This 4-page US brief provides information on what a country can do about unemployment
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-07-28
The State of Society: Measuring Economic Success and Human Well-Being
Urban Institute
This 94-page US study identifies 14 categories measuring national well-being that go beyond gross domestic product’s snapshot of how a society and its economy are faring. It proposes that new measures assess the well-being of all segments of society—women, children, the elderly, and racial and other minorities
Social Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-06-03
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
Can Economic Reform Open a Peaceful Path to Ending Burma’s Isolation?
USIP
A 5-page US brief arguing that Burma’s economy could provide a viable entry point for effective international assistance to promote peace
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-07-11
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
FDI in Small Countries: The Baltic States
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
A 32-page research report analysing the evolution and determinants of foreign direct investment in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-06-29
Transition Countries on the Eve of EU Enlargement
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
A 3-page abstract of this 92 page report on the current economic situation and short-term prospects in the Central and East European transition economies
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-02-12
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
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
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
Foreign Direct Investment in Central and Eastern Europe with Special Attention to Austrian FDI Activities in this Region
Vienna Institute for International Studies
A 3-page summary and overview table of this report, which can be purchased
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2004-02-19
Market Correctives, Market Palliatives and the New Politics of European Industrial and Regional Development
VKI
A 25-page Hungarian working paper examining current thinking on EU industrial and regional policy
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-01-25
Figuring Out the Doha Round
Vox-EU.org
An op-ed arguing that, far from being time to abandon the Doha Round, sustaining political support for the rules-based multilateral trade system is more important than ever
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-04
The European Union Should Start a Debate on Too-Big-To-Fail
VoxEu.org
This op-ed discusses the policy challenge posed by the existence of too-big-to-fail financial institutions in Europe
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-04-27
Towards a Global Finance System at the Service of Sustainable Development
WEED
A 28-page UK report arguing that EU financial reforms must facilitate progress towards global sustainable economic development
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-03-25
Ukraine, the European Union and the International Community: Current Challenges and the Agenda for Overcoming the Stalemate
wiiw
A 107-page Austrian research report proposing scenarios for Ukraine’s economic and political development in the medium and long run
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-15
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
On the Dynamics of Profit- and Wage-led Growth
WIIW
This 33-page Austrian working paper examines how variable output and profit share jointly determine investment and saving
Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-04-28
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
Economic Lessons from Iraq for Countries of the Arab Spring
Wilson Center
This 8-page US paper argues that the countries of the Arab Spring would benefit from the economic lessons learned in Iraq
Economic Policy, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-22
The Arab Spring, One Year On
Wilson Center
A speech on how the Arab Spring has developed and specific economic challenges facing the region
Regional, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-12-14
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
Geography of Growth : Spatial Economics and Competitiveness
World Bank
This 204-page volume examines spacial economics and competitiveness in the context of urban growth
Urban Issues, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-05-04
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
Accelerating Growth and Job Creation in South Asia
World Bank
This 491-page report brings insight to the setting of priorities and strategies to accomplish the objective of sustained growth and poverty reduction in South Asia
Economic Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-11-04
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
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
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
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
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
Russian Economic Report 2010
World Bank
This 29-page report looks at Russia's economic progress and prospects
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-28
Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth: Lessons for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
World Bank
This 352-page study illustrates how high public expenditure and payroll taxes threaten economic growth in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-05
The Global Competitiveness Report 2011–2012
World Economic Forum
A 544-page report on the competitiveness of 142 economies
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2011-09-19
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
Investing in Nature for Economic Growth (Part I of II)
WRI
This article discusses the critical role that ecosystems also play in underpinning economies and the business sector
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-08-16
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
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
Energetic Limits to Economic Growth
"BioScience"
This 8-page article shows how energy imposes fundamental constraints on economic growth and development
Economic Policy, EnergyPosted: 2011-02-21
Policy Prescriptions for Curing "Eurozonitis"
"Europe's World"
This article offers a possible solution to the vulnerability of the European single currency
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-03-14
Let's Make a Deal: How to Bring the Doha Trade Talks to a Close
"Foreign Affairs"
A US op-ed arguing for a rapid conclusion to the Doha Round to assist recovery from the global recession
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-04
Is a Sovereign Debt Crisis Looming?
"International Economic Bulletin"
This US article argues that sustaining growth—not withdrawing stimulus—should remain most countries’ top priority if they are to break the debt spiral
Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-02-06
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
For Inflation Fighters, Money Just Doesn't Rate
'Australian Financial Review'
An Australian article examining whether there is still a role for money in monetary policy
Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-02-19