Economic Policy
Levering Europe: Alternatives for the European Financial Stability Facility
Brookings
A US analysis of current steps designed to solve the Euro crisis
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-10-31
Serious Approach to Development
Brookings
This 12-page US policy paper poses the principal issues that will face The 2011 High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-05-16
Economic Recovery Picks Up Pace, But Expect Some Turbulence Ahead
Brookings
A US assessment for global economic prospects
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2011-04-10
Finding a Path to Inclusive Growth in Arab Economies
Brookings
A US article arguing that unless the political transitions in the Arab world quickly create economic change, based on a national dialogue that generates a sustainable path to inclusive growth, these new governments will be caught up in a cycle of short-term economic crisis management that will satisfy no one
Regional, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-03-27
Why the Global Economic Recovery is in Trouble
Brookings
This US report explains that the global economic recovery is in real danger of skidding off course
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2011-09-19
A New Plan for Euro Bonds
Brookings
A US article proposing a plan that pushes individual European nations toward fiscal prudence and reduces the risk that shocks destabilize euro bond markets in the future
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-01-04
Lisbon: A Second Shot
Bertelsmann Stiftung
A 7-page German brief devoted to the EU 2020 strategy, due to replace the Lisbon Strategy
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-02-25
How To Do More
Bank of England
A 31-page UK speech urging the G7 central banks to engage in further monetary stimulus
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2011-09-21
Credit Constraints and Consumer Spending
Bank of Canada
This 28-page Canadian working paper examines the relationship between aggregate consumer spending and credit availability in the United States
Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-09-28
Bank Competition and International Financial Integration: Evidence Using a New Index
Bank of Canada
This 53-page Canadian working paper finds a strong empirical link between domestic banking sector competitiveness and de facto international integration
Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-01-11
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
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
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
After the GFC: Australia and the Chimerica challenge
ASPI
A 48-page Australian strategy report concluding that Australia will have to come to grips with the prospect of substantial Chinese foreign investment, and that it will come out of the GFC in much better shape than most advanced economies, but the China-US balancing act on which Australia's security and prosperity depends will be both more important and harder to perform
Foreign Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-09-22
Austrian Economics: A Primer
ASI
This 120-page primer is an introduction for anyone who wants to understand the key insights of the Austrian School economists and their relevance and importance to our economic situation today
Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-10-07
Small Steps, Big Outcome: A Historical Institutional Analysis of Malaysia’s Political Economy
ARC
This 34-page Australian working paper analyzes Malaysia’s consociational political and economic arrangement
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-07-11
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
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
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
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
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
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
The 'Economic' Implications of the Euro
AJISS
A 4-page Japanese commentary on the "economic" implications of the Euro
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-17
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
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
Government Failure vs. Market Failure: Microeconomic Policy Research and Government Performance
AEI-Brookings Institution
A 146-page US empirical assessment of government economic intervention
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-10-30
Euro Will Unravel, and Soon
AEI
A 5-page US paper arguing that the sovereign-debt crisis in Greece will likely intensify in the months ahead, seriously threatening both the European and the global economic recovery
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-23
Is China Slowing Down?
AEI
A US article assessing the effect of a Chinese slowdown on the global economy
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-05-17
“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
Latin America's Wrong Turn
AEI
A commentary on Latin America's poor economic performance
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-21
The Eurozone Crisis and the US Economy: What Has Gone Wrong?
AEI
This 5-page US outlook examines how the United States and Europe are currently embroiled in interconnected economic crises that represent a threat not only to their own citizens but also to the world economy as a whole
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-10-05
Another Slowdown
AEI
This 4-page US global economic outlook forecasts a weakening global economy
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2011-06-22
A Gathering European Economic Storm
AEI
An 8-page US presentation pointing to a heightened risk that the Eurozone will experience a spate of sovereign debt defaults within the next six months
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-09-12
Can China’s Currency Go Global?
AEI
A 5-page US assessment of the prospects for the yuan to replace the dollar as an international reserve currency
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-02-04
Wealth Enhancement and Storage
AEI
A 4-page paper assessing the likelihood of a prolonged recession in the US
Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-05-14
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
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
Europe Confronts Stein’s Law
AEI
A US article arguing that European policy makers remain in denial about the severity and immediacy of the sovereign debt crisis in Greece, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-11-19
China: Bogus Boom?
AEI
This 4-page US essay explains how China's remarkable reported economic performance is possible in the midst of a global recession
Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-08-21
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
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
Why China Overheats
AEI
This 4-page US analysis explains how China faces some fundamental choices if it is to restore stability
Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-05-08
How Did Europe's Debt Crisis Get So Bad?
AEI
This 5-page US article explains how Europe is now battling an acute systemic debt crisis that threatens the global financial system and the global economy
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-12-02
ASEAN’s Free Trade Agreements with the People’s Republic
ADB
This 40-page report aims to assess, qualitatively and quantitatively the different permutations of ASEAN’s free trade agreements (FTAs) with PRC, Japan and Korea
Regional, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-03-24