Economic Policy


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

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

Two Crises, Two Responses

Bruegel Institute

A Belgian essay considering crisis management and prevention in the euro area

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-30

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

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

Ukraine: Moving Beyond Stalemate?

Peterson Institute

A US testimony proposing an economic reform path for Ukraine

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-25

Ukraine’s Economy Hostage to Political One-upmanship

ICPS

A 2-page commentary on how Ukrain's economy is affected by internal politics

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-11-18

Understanding Policy in a Floating Rate Regime

CFEPS

A 31-page working paper examining policy appropriate for an open economy operating with a floating exchange rate

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-03-30

Unemployment and Economic Recovery

CRS

This 11-page US report examines the relationship between economic growth and the unemployment rate to anticipate possible future developments

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-26

Unemployment and Finance: How Do Financial and Labour Market Factors Interact?

IZA

This 29-page discussion paper investigates how labour and financial factors interact to determine unemployment levels

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-04-06

Unions, Dynamism, and Economic Performance

IZA

This 48-page discussion paper explores the relationship between economic performance and US unionism

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-12-06

Unraveling the Euro Crisis

Peterson Institute

A US speech assessing whether the euro will unravel

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-02-21

Wealth Enhancement and Storage

AEI

A 4-page paper assessing the likelihood of a prolonged recession in the US

Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-05-14

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

What are the Real Bottlenecks?

IZA

This 46-page discussion paper uses data from 60 coountries to identify constraints on the growth of firms

Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-10

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

What Determines the Return to Education: An Extra Year or a Hurdle Cleared?

IZA

This 26-page discussion paper sheds light on whether the returns to education reflect extra schooling or qualifications

Education, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-03-07

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

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

What is the Economic Outlook for OECD Countries? An Interim Assessment

OECD

A 24-page interim assessment of the economic outlook for OECD countries

Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-09-08

What Is the Ideal Monetary Policy Regime?

C.D. Howe Instiute

This 28-page Canadian report recommends improvements to Canada's inflation-targeting regime

Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-01-20

What Kind of Governance for the Eurozone?

CEPS

This 8-page policy brief argues that the role of governments in managing the Eurozone has been over-emphasised and that conversely the role of the monetary authorities, in particular the European Central Bank, has been under-emphasised.

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-29

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

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

What to Expect from the New US Administration #3 The Financial Crisis and Foreign Policy

JIIA

This Japanese commentary considers how financial and foreign policies of the new US Administration may influence Japanes policy

Foreign Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-11-09

What’s Next After the London G-20?

CEPS

A 2-page commentary asking whether the world’s leaders will be able to deliver on global financial governance, given the hugely ambitious agenda they have set for themselves and in light of the fact that they remain a limited group of nations.

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-04-13

When Nightmares Become Real: Modelling Linkages between the Financial Sector and the Real Economy in the Aftermath of the Financial Crisis

C.D. Howe Institute

This 24-page Canadian study highlights the importance of achieving a better understanding of the links between the financial sector and the rest of the economy

Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-08-24

Which Common Policy for Agriculture and Rural Areas beyond 2013?

Notre Europe, SIEPS

The 96-page report of a conference held to review the need for a reform of the CAP

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-01-19

Why Aggregate Demand Management Fails and What to Do about It

Levy Economics Institute

This 14-page US working paper argues for a fundamental reorientation of fiscal policy, from the current aggregate demand management model to a model that explicitly and directly targets the unemployed

Economic Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2011-01-27

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

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

Why Health Matters for Economic Performance

Treasury Australia

This 16-page Australian article analyses health and its contribution to economic growth and provides a broad framework for the consideration of health care policies

Health, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-03-12

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

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

Will It Be Brussels, Berlin, or Financial Markets that Check Moral Hazard in Europe's Bailout Union? Most Likely the Latter!

Peterson Institute

This 15-page US policy brief contains proposals for the EU to develop a solid long-term plan for reforming the EU fiscal policy and surveillance framework

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-11-10

Will the $800 Billion-plus Stimulus Plan Bring Economic Recovery?

NCPA

A 2-page US brief aiming to identify the root causes of the current financial crisis

Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-02-11

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

Workfare, Monitoring and Efficiency Wages

CESifo

A 29-page working paper studying the impact of a stronger work requirement for welfare recipients in a workfare programme

Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-08-18

World Economic Overview

CEPII

This 97-page French World Economic Overview highlights the main changes in the world economy in the long run and how nations took part in it. The first part of the overview is dedicated to changes in the world ranking of economic and population weights as well as in the one of nations development levels. The second part describes trade flows

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2011-03-07

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

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

World Recession and Recovery: A V or an L?

Peterson Institute

This 16-page US paper assesses global economic prospects

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-04-22

'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

'One Currency, Two Systems’: China’s Renminbi Strategy

Chatham House

This 12-page UK briefing paper examines China's currency strategy

Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-11-02