Economic Policy
Demographic Pressures on Public Pension Systems and Government Budgets in Open Economies
Brookings Institution
This 78-page paper studies the domestic-economy and external-sector variables which have major consequences for saving and investment flows in national economies and the world economy
Economic Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-09-28
The Brasilia Consensus: A New Model of Development
Center for International Private Enterprise
A 6-page commentary on the progress of Brazil's new development model containing the macroeconomic elements of the Washington Consensus with enhanced spending on social services
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-09-28
World Investment Report 2004: The Shift Towards Services
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
This 468-page report presents the latest trends in Foreign Direct Investment and explores the shift towards services, with a special analysis of offshoring service activities
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-09-27
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
China's Macroeconomic Situation Since 2003
Institute of World Economics and Politics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
This 18-page paper reviews China's recent economic performance and offers a warning about the short-term future
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-09-16
The Risks Ahead for the World's Economy
Institute for International Economics
An article identifying five major risks threatening the world economy and proposing policies to minimise the threat
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-09-15
Ten Consequences of Economic Freedom
National Center for Policy Analysis
A report using "Economic Freedom of the World" data to evaluate the benefits of economic freedom
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-08-20
Impoverishing a Continent: The World Bank and the IMF in Africa
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
A 28-page paper arguing that the World Bank and the IMF have been used by the U.S. to subjugate the economies of the developing world, in particular Africa
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-08-18
Size of Government and Economic Performance: What Does the Evidence Say?
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
A 5-page Canadian paper challenging the assumption that "big government" necessarily inhibits productivity
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-08-18
Privatisation in Australia
Privatisation International
A 7-page article describing Australia's experience with privatisation
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-08-13
Chinese Outward Direct Investment in Southeast Asia: How Much and What Are the Implications?
South East Asia Research Centre
A 21-page working paper indentifying mainland Chinese companies as becoming an increasingly important source of outward direct investment in Southeast Asia
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-29
Advantage Northwest Russia: The New Growth Centre of Europe?
Finnish National Fund for Research and Development
A 291-page Finnish study analysing the industrial competitiveness of Northwest Russia
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-24
Cost of Financial Instability, Household Sector Balance Sheets and Consumption
National Institute of Economic and Social Research and Brunel University
A 26-page paper analyzing the effect of a banking or currency crisis on consumption
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-20
Does Exchange Rate Regime Explain Differences in Economic Results for Asian Countries?
CEPII
A 58-page working paper studying whether exchange rate regimes have had an impact on inflation and growth for 10 major Asian countries
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-19
Economic Freedom of the World
Fraser Institute et al.
A report ranking 123 nations on their level of economic freedom and examining the connection between economic freedom, investment and prosperity
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-19
Why is There a Productivity Problem in the E.U?
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 51-page working paper investigating the causes of the E.U's productivity slowdown and comparing its conclusions with the European Growth Initiative
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-16
Does the E.U. need the Stability and Growth Pact?
European Institute of Public Administration
A 5-page article examining the provisions of the Stability and Growth Pact and considering whether there is any need for further co-operation on fiscal policy and what such co-operation might entail
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-15
Monetary Policy Transparency in Inflation Targeting Countries: The Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland
Center for Social and Economic Research
A 32-page working paper evaluating monetary policy transparency in the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2004-07-15
Post-Adaptation Growth Recovery in Poland and Russia: Similarities and Differences
Center for Social and Economic Research
A 63-page working paper analyzing the sources, economic and social characteristics of growth recovery in two transition states, Poland and Russia
Economic Policy, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-07-15
Productive Development in Open Economies
U.N. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
A 395-page report finding that Latin America and the Caribbean have three-speed economies, requiring different policies to enhance the development of their productive capacities. A page linking to the report is located below.
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-07
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
Offshoring, Import Competition, and the Jobless Recovery
Brookings Institution
A 19-page U.S. paper investigating the linkage between offshoring (i.e. outsourcing overseas), import growth and the slow rate of pick-up in employment during the economic recovery in the U.S. during 2002-3
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-06-21
How Will the Enlargement Affect the Old Members of the European Union?
Hamburg Institute of International Economics
This 10-page article assesses the macro effects of enlargement on the old member states of the E.U. and the future growth performance of the enlarged E.U.
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-06-18
The Welfare State, Thresholds, and Economic Growth
German Institute for Economic Research
This 56-page discussion paper examines the relationship between growing welfare states and economic growth rates
Economic Policy, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-06-18
Foreign Direct Investment, Competition and Industrial Development in the Host Country
German Institute for Economic Research
A 40-page discussion paper examining the spillover effects of FDI on local firms
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-06-18
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 Sustainability of Economic Recovery in the United States: The Risks to Consumption and Investment
Levy Economics Institute of Bard College
A 43-page brief assesses the short-term and longer-term prospects for the U.S. economy
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-06-17
Islam, Globalization and Economic Performance in the Middle East
Institute for International Economics
An 8-page policy brief arguing for cross-border economic integration as a solution to stagnation in the Middle East
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-06-09
EU Extension to the East and Exporting Jobs: Tax Harmonization May Hurt More and Benefit Less
German Institute for International Politics and Security
A 5-page commentary arguing that the German economy has little to fear from capital exports to the acceding countries and dismissing tax harmonization proposals as likely to prove counter-productive
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-05-22
The Effects of the Minimum Wage on Wages, Employment and Prices
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 11-page discussion paper examinines the effect of minimum wage legislation on wages, employment and prices in Brazil
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-05-10
Job Anxiety is Real - And it's Global
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
This 9-page U.S. paper reports on a huge global oversupply of labour caused by the end of the Cold War and technological change. It calls for an international effort at job creation
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-05-09
Trends and Prospects of Transatlantic Economic Relations: The Glue that Cements a Fraying Partnership?
Brookings Institution
A discussion paper examining the trends and prospects of transatlantic economic relations to determine whether there is an irreversible tendency towards greater stress
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-05-03
Global Economic Governance at a Crossroads: Replacing the G-7 with the G-20
Brookings Institution
An 8-page policy brief arguing that the G-7 should be replaced by the G-20, at head-of-state level, as the major forum for discussing and negotiating policies on global economic issues
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-04-26
Russia: Political and Institutional Determinants of Economic Reforms
Center for Social and Economic Research
A 91-page Polish/Russian study analysing the course, determinants and political economy of economic reforms in Russia during the period 1985-2003
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-04-19
This Far and No Farther? Nudging Agricultural Reform Forward
Institute for International Economics
This 15-page policy brief discusses current agricultural trade negotiations and proposes a way forward towards freer agricultural trade
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-04-18
Foreign Economic Policy for the new President
Institute for International Economics
A commentary arguing that the major global economic challenges facing the U.S. will be supporting globalization domestically, restoring the country's financial position, reviving trade liberalization and halting the manipulation of energy markets
Economic Policy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-04-18
Lisbon Revisited - Finding a New Path to European Growth
European Policy Centre
This working paper proposes enhancements to the Lisbon Agenda, with detailed recommendations on the steps needed to close a "serious delivery gap" in the Lisbon Process
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-03-13
Explaining Namibia
Namibian Economic Policy Research Unit
This 34-page working paper examines the restraints on growth in Namibia and endeavours to identify the medium to long term policies needed to foster growth
International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-03-02
Bi-Lateral Trade Arrangements in the Asia-Pacific: Origins, Evolution, and Implications
Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership
A brief commentary analysing the trend towards bi-lateral trade arrangements in the Asia-Pacific region
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-03-02
Russia: The Duma Election Result - And Beyond
Institute for the Economy in Transition
A 10-page paper analysing the outcome of the Duma election, assessing the market implications and mid-term political consequences
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-03-02
Economic Freedom of North America 2004 Annual Report
Fraser Institute
This 64-page report provides comprehensive economic freedom ratings for the US states and Canadian provinces. It enables users to assess the relationship between economic freedom and prosperity
Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-02-22
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
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
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