Economic Policy
Challenges of Egypt's Economic Transition
CEIP
This 38-page US paper examines the challenges faced by the Egyptian economy as the country transitions to democracy
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-11-25
A Message for Central Bankers: Do Something
Peterson Institute
This US post urges the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank (ECB) must engage in further monetary stimulus, which today means purchasing additional government securities in large quantities
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2011-11-25
Latin America Economic Perspectives: Innocent Bystanders in a Brave New World
Brookings
A 53-page US paper on the economic outlook for Latin America
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2011-11-27
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
The G20 after Cannes: An Identity Crisis
FRIDE
A 5-page Spanish policy brief arguing that at the Cannes summit, the G20 has performed as neither an effective crisis management committee nor a steering board for the global economy
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2011-12-05
Growth Strategies in a Greener World
IDE
This 23-page Japanese discussion paper examines current developments in the global market that would affect industrialization prospects in East Asia and explores development strategies that are suitable for development based on export oriented manufacturing industries in a green world
Economic Policy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-12-07
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
Crises of Governments
IEA
This 32-page UK paper argues that the history of past fiscal stimulus packages shows that they might raise output in the short term, but in the long term growth stalls and output diminishes
Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-12-15
The Greek Crisis: Causes and Consequences
CESifo
This 15-page working paper takes stock of the factors that led to the explosion of Greek public debt, the loss of competitiveness, and the failure of the first EU-IMF programme
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-12-15
The Euro Imbalances and Financial Deregulation
Levy Economics Institute
This 37-page US working paper aims to show that, contrary to conventional wisdom, the crisis in Europe is the result of an imbalance between core and noncore countries that is inherent in the euro economic model
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-01-12
Another Economic Miracle? The German Labor Market and the Great Recession
IZA
This discussion paper analyzes the mild response of the German labour market to the worst global recession in post-war history
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-01-17
Ripples in a Rising Tide: Why Some EU Regions Receive More Structural Funds than Others
EIoP
This 29-page paper investigates the distribution of European Union Structural Funds across EU regions
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-02-01
Europe's Winter of Discontent
IRPP
This 9-page Canadian essay examines the roots of the European project's debt crisis
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-02-01
How Did We Get Here? The Economic Crisis Explained
NEF
A short UK guide to how the global financial crisis broke, and some ideas on how to get out of it
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2012-02-02
The Outlook for the Euro Crisis and Implications for the United States
Peterson Institute
This US Congressional testimony looks at the implications of the Euro crisis for the United States
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2012-02-13
Outlook for the Euro Area
Peterson Institute
This US Congressional testimony provides an outlook for the Euro area
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2012-02-13
Unraveling the Euro Crisis
Peterson Institute
A US speech assessing whether the euro will unravel
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-02-21
Interest Rate Shock and Sustainability of Italy's Sovereign Debt
Peterson Institute
This 10-page US policy brief examines the sensitivity of the Italian public debt outlook to a new higher interest rate environment, as well as to possible shortfalls from fiscal targets
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2012-02-21
More Pain, No Gain for Greece: Is the Euro Worth the Costs of Pro‐Cyclical Fiscal Policy and Internal Devaluation?
CEPR
This 24-page US paper looks at Greece’s recent experience with “internal devaluation” and finds that there is a high risk of continued prolonged recession
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2012-02-23
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Crisis
CESifo
This 18-page working paper investigates the effects of economic crises on the subsequent economic performance, economic reform, democratization and institutional change
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-03-07
Credit at Times of Stress: Latin American Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis
CGD
A 50-page US paper that identifies the factors that contributed to real credit growth in Latin America during the global financial crisis
Regional, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-03-07
Global Fiscal Adjustment and Trade Rebalancing
Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis
This 42-page Austalian study finds that the emergence of substantial fiscal deficits and a large build-up of government debt in major advanced economies will inevitably lead to a period of fiscal consolidation in coming years
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2012-03-12
The Underachiever: Ukraine's Economy Since 1991
CEIP
This 34-page US paper analyzes the reasons why Ukraine is seen as an underachiever, sometimes as a sick man of Europe, and perhaps even as a potentially failed state thanks to its geopolitical situation, historical burdens, and the mistakes made in institutional development and policy
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-03-13
Stepping up Growth Policies
CEPS
A 4-page policy brief calling upon the European Council to consider launching a new growth initiative, centered on mobilising vast resources at EU level for investment in worthy projects of common interest Europe-wide
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-03-13
A Global Redesign? Shaping the Circular Economy
Chatham House
This 20-page UK briefing paper outlines the merits of a "circular economy"
Economic Policy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2012-03-13
The Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union (aka Fiscal Compact)
CEPS
A 2-page commentary on the Fiscal Compact signed on 2 March 2012 by all member states of the EU (except the UK and the Czech Republic)
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-03-15
Greece’s Soft Budgets in Hard Times
CEPS
A 3-page commentary on Greece's core problems
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-03-15
The Eurozone Crisis: Overview and Issues for Congress
CRS
A 23-page report providing an overview of the Eurozone's economic problems and the ramifications for the US
Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2012-03-21
Is China Edging Towards Political and Economic Uncertainty?
IDSA
This Indian commentary considers how China may cope with uncertainty both as regards economic policy as well as internal dissidence
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-03-22
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
Building a Better Yemen
CEIP
This 26-page US paper argues that it is Yemen’s contentious politics and its lack of institutional development that constitute the main obstacle to surmounting present economic difficulties
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-04-06
Sovereign Debt Crisis in Euroland: Root Causes and Implications for European Integration
IAI
This 19-page Italian paper considers the likely impact of the global crisis on the prospects for the European project
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-04-17
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 Quantity Theory of Money and Friedmanian Monetary Policy: An Empirical Investigation
CESifo
A 26-page working paper proposing an approach for the empirical study of the quantity theory of money (QTM) that is novel both with respect to the specific steps taken as well as the general methodology employed
Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-04-23
Globalization, Institutions, and the Ethnic Divide: Recent Longitudinal Evidence
IZA
This 23-page discussion paper investigates the determinants of economic growth emphasizing the role of institutional quality, social fragmentation, and increasing global integration on recent growth experience
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-04-24
The G-20 and International Economic Cooperation
CRS
A 17-page US report that analyzes: why countries coordinate economic policies and the historical origins of the G-20; how the G-20 operates; major highlights from previous G-20 summits, plus an overview of the agenda for the next G-20 summit; and debates about the effectiveness of the G-20 as a forum for economic cooperation and coordination
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-04-26
Ecuador’s Economy Since 2007
CEPR
This 25-page US paper describes how Ecuador has experienced strong progress in key economic, social and health indicators since 2007, with a dramatic rebound from the global recession since 2009
Economic Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2012-05-03
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
The King is Dead; Long Live the King: The French Presidential Electons
INSS
An Israeli perspective on the result of the French presidential election
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-05-11
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
Foreign Direct Investment in the United States: An Economic Analysis
CRS
An 11-page economic analysis of inward FDI to the US
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-05-18
Stepping up Growth Policies
CEPS
A 4-page brief calling upon the European Council to consider launching a new growth initiative, centered on mobilising vast resources at EU level for investment in worthy projects of common interest Europe-wide
European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-05-21
Shifting Capital: The Rise of Financial Centres in Greater China
Chatham House
This 65-page UK report focuses on the steps that China is taking to reform its financial services sector through the incremental development of financial centres in the Greater China region
Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-05-21
'Bread, Dignity and Social Justice': The Political Economy of Egypt's Transition
Chatham House
A 20-page UK briefing paper examining the Political Economy of Egypt’s Transition
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-05-21