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 Policy Posted: 2010-09-05

Our Consensus Future: The Lay of the Land in 2025

Lowy Institute

An Australian paper discussing where the world economy is likely to head over the next couple of decades

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-09-03

Russia's Far East and Japan: Obstacles to Cooperation

JISS

A Japanese article describing the prerequisites for the development of a two-way economic relationship between Japan and Russia

Globalisation & International Trade , Regional Posted: 2010-09-01

The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

CRS

A 19-page US report on the development of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP), a free trade agreement that includes nations on both sides of the Pacific

Globalisation & International Trade , Regional Posted: 2010-08-17

World Trade Report 2010

WTO

This 256-page report focuses on world trade in natural resources

Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-07-27

Trade and the Environment

WTO

An article describing the interaction between trade and the environment

Climate Change & Environment , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-07-26

Bilateral and Regional Trade Agreements

Productivity Commission - Australia

A 308-page draft Australian report on the implications of entering into bilateral and regional trade agreemens

Globalisation & International Trade , Regional Posted: 2010-07-16

Environmental Regulation and Competitiveness: Evidence from Romania

IZA

A 22-page discussion paper studying whether stringency in environmental regulation affects trade flows and plant location

Climate Change & Environment , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-07-15

Commodity Terms of Trade: The History of Booms and Busts

WTO

An article demonstrating how commodity prices affect the macroeconomic performance of commodity-exporting countries

Globalisation & International Trade , International Development Posted: 2010-07-14

The Future Global Reserve System - An Asian Perspective

ARIC

This 46-page report states that while the US dollar will remain the leading currency of international exchange for now, a rebalancing in the global economy means that in the future, a wider range of currencies will need to be used to settle trade and investment

Globalisation & International Trade , Regional Posted: 2010-07-12

Rising Wages: Has China Lost Its Global Labor Advantage?

IZA

A 46-page discussion paper documenting dramatic rising wages in China for the period 1978-2007 based on multiple sources of aggregate statistics

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-06-30

Quarterly Report on the Euro Area

EC

A 38-page report on the export performance of the Euro area

European Union , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-06-30

Alternatives to Consensus at the WTO

Vox EU

A US article examining the alternatives to consensus at the WTO

Globalisation & International Trade , Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-06-21

Economic Crises, Currencies and Geopolitical Turning Points

IDSA

A 9-page Indian issue brief tracing how the serial financial crises have exposed deep fault lines in the international financial system, and have prompted a search for a better and more stable global financial structure

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-06-14

Does International Outsourcing Really Lower Workers' Income?

IZA

A 27-page discussion paper analyzing the impact of international outsourcing on income, if the domestic labor market is imperfect

Globalisation & International Trade , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-05-29

Toward a Sunny Future? Global Integration in the Solar PV Industry

Peterson Institute

A 66-page US working paper analyzing the global integration of the solar photovoltaic (PV) sector and looks in detail at the industry’s recent growth patterns, industry cost structure, trade and investment patterns, government support policies and employment generation potential

Globalisation & International Trade , Energy Posted: 2010-05-29

The Heterogeneous Effect of International Outsourcing on Firm Productivity

This French paper analyses how international outsourcing affects plant productivity

Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-05-19

Unrestricted Access: Perspectives on Free Trade

Asialink

These Australian essays examine bilateral and regional trade agreements, their impact on Australia’s trade and economic performance, and the role of trade agreements in lending support to the international trading system and the World Trade Organization

Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-05-17

Dispute Settlement in the World Trade Organization (WTO): An Overview

CRS

A 12-page US overview of dispute settlement in the WTO

Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-05-05

The Global Recovery is Gathering Steam

CEIP

This US article reports that the global recovery is gaining traction as world trade and industrial production continue their impressive acceleration and the announcement of a Greek rescue package has provided the markets with much-needed reassurance

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-04-16

Overcoming Too-big-to-fail: A Regulatory Framework to Limit Moral Hazard and Free Riding in the Financial Sector

CEPS

This 98-page task force report proposing solutions for achieving a more stable and resilient financial system without renouncing the benefits of multi-purpose financial institutions and innovative finance

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-04-12

Making Multilateralism Work:

Stanley Foundation: How the G-20 Can Help the United Nations

This US paper asks whether the G-20 could play useful roles in broader institutional reform

Governance & Politics , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-04-12

Wage Bargaining and the Boundaries of the Multinational Firm

CEPII

This working paper examines whether variations in labor market institutions across countries affect the cross-border organization of the firm

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-04-09

The Sustainability of China's Recovery from the Global Recession

Peterson Institute

This 8-page US policy brief assesses the sustainability of China's recovery from the global recession

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-04-09

Asia-Pacific Regional Economic Integration and Architecture

Peterson Institute

A speech considering the economic, political and security implications of greater Asian economic integration

Globalisation & International Trade , Regional Posted: 2010-04-09

Dealing with the Dragon: Australia and Chinese Inward Investment

Clingendael

A 3-page Dutch paper on Australia's experience of dealing with an increase in Chinese investment

Globalisation & International Trade , Economic Policy Posted: 2010-04-07

International Trade Statistics

WTO

A press release containing international trade statistics for 2009, expert comment and forecasts for 2010

Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-03-31

Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2009

SIPRI

An 8-page Swedish fact sheet containing information on all international transfers of major conventional weapons from 1950 to the end of 2009

Defence, Terrorism & Security , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-03-26

The Global Slump Makes a Fair Trade Revolution More Urgent Than Ever

Europe's World

This article argues for a radical reduction in the handicaps to export-led growth by the world's poorest countries

International Development , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-03-26

Trade in Services: Cross-Border Trade vs. Commercial Presence. Evidence of Complementarity

WIIW

A 42-page Austrian working paper investigating empirically the relationship between trade and FDI in services

Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-03-25

Preferential Trade Agreements and the Structure of International Trade

WIIW

This 29-page Austrian working paper examines the impact of membership in Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) on trade between PTA members

Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-03-25

Relationship between International Trade and Energy

WTO

An article examining the relationship between international trade and natural resources

Energy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-03-19

Workers without Borders? Culture, Migration and the Political Limits to Globalization

CESifo

This 40-page working paper examines the role of cultural factors in driving the politics and shape of migration policy

Immigration & Refugees , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-03-18

The Economic Crisis and Democracy: A Year Later

CEIP

A 3-page US commentary on the effect of the global financial crisis on global democracy

Governance & Politics , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-03-11

Power Shift: How the West Can Adapt and Thrive in an Asian Century

CEIP

This 12-page US paper explores solutions to the quandary of how the West can sustain an economic system that will fuel the rise of China, a power whose growing clout threatens to challenge Western control over the international system

Defence, Terrorism & Security , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-03-06

Global Governance is a Challenge for Democracy (But an EU Opportunity)

Europe's World

An article offering lessons from European experience for the creation of global government mechanisms

Governance & Politics , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-03-05

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 Policy Posted: 2010-03-04

Trade and Deforestation: What Have We Found?

WTO

A research article on the linkage between trade and deforestation

Climate Change & Environment , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-02-26

Confronting Asset Bubbles, Too Big to Fail, and Beggar-thy-Neighbor Exchange Rate Policies

Peterson Institute

This 8-page US policy brief argues that the global financial crisis presents an opportunity—for the first time in many years—for wholesale reform of the international financial and monetary system

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-02-24

The International Financial Crisis: Eight Lessons for and from Latin America

CGDev

This 27-page US working paper presents lessons derived from the international financial crisis, not only for the Latin American region itself, but also for other developing countries that might seek economic growth in the context of greater integration to the international capital markets

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-02-22

The International Monetary System and Global Imbalances

Peterson Institute

A 10-page US paper considering the desirability of reforming the international monetary system

Globalisation & International Trade , Economic Policy Posted: 2010-01-20

International Trade in Agriculture and the Right to Food

FES

This 52-page German paper calls for a strengthening of the special role of agriculture in trade agreements to ensure their compatibility with the states' obligation to fulfill their populations\' Right to Food

Poverty & Hunger , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-01-11

Japan’s Foreign Direct Investment Experiences in India: Lessons Learnt from Firm Level Surveys

ICRIER

A 52-page Indian working paper attempting to gain some insight into the reluctance of Japanese investors to invest in India by studying the experiences of eight firms which are either subsidiaries or joint ventures of Japanese companies

Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2010-01-11

Optimisation of Central Asian and Eurasian Trans-Continental Land Transport Corridors

CEPS

This 18-page working paper reviews the initiatives for strategic trans-continental transport corridors or axes stretching across the Eurasian landmass, centred on or around Central Asia

Regional , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-12-29

Rethinking Trade Policy for Development: Lessons From Mexico Under NAFTA

CEIP

This 22-page US report finds that Mexico’s experience with NAFTA underscores the need to reform trade agreements between the United States and developing countries

Globalisation & International Trade , International Development Posted: 2009-12-22

The Consequences for Europe of the Global Crisis

Europe's World

An article assessing the consequences of the global economic crisis for Europe

European Union , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-12-11

Modelling the Effects of the EU Common Agricultural Policy

Productivity Commission - Australia

An 88-page Australian study evaluates the economic aspects of the CAP

European Union , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-12-03

Doha and the Global Crisis

ODI

A 4-page UK briefing paper arguing that concluding the Doha Development Agenda is central to enhancing multilateral cooperation and future prospects.

International Development , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-12-01

Combating Protectionism and Boosting Growth at APEC 2009 Singapore Summit

Cathay Institute of Public Affairs, China et al.

A 6-page briefing paper urging APEC leaders to commit their countries to free trade

Globalisation & International Trade , Regional Posted: 2009-12-01

Oil Prices, Geography and Endogenous Regionalism: Too Much Ado About (Almost) Nothing

CEPII

This 38-page French working paper studies the effect of oil prices on the geography of international trade

Energy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-11-19

Lessons from the Global Economic and Financial Crisis

Peterson Institute

A 10-page US speech analyzing the major issues in financial regulatory reform currently faced by the global community

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-11-19

Beyond ‘Light Touch’ Regulation of Finance

DIIS

This 4-page Danish policy brief outlines a comprehensive approach to financial regulation which may ensure that financial crises in the future will be significantly fewer and milder than they have been in the past two decades

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-11-17

An Awkward Dance: China and the United States

Brookings

This 20-page US article analyses the economic interdependence of the US and China and potential flashpoints in the relationship

Foreign Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-11-16

WTO Annual Report 2009

WTO

This 128-page report is in two parts. The first is a brief summary of the organization and a review of 2008. The second section provides more in-depth information illustrated with charts, tables and photos

Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-11-01

Japan’s Quest for East Asian Community

IDSA

An Indian commentary on Japan\'s proposal to form an East Asian Community

Regional , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-10-29

Globalization and Informal Jobs in Developing Countries

ILO, WTO

This study discusses how trade reform affects different aspects of the informal economy in developing countries

International Development , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-10-16

What Should Be Done About Rising Unemployment in the OECD?

IZA

A 53-page discussion paper studying the threat of unemployment in OECD countries

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-10-16

Opening Markets for Poor Countries: Are We There Yet?

CGD

This 28-page US working paper finds that much remains to be done to achieve the goal of meaningful market access for the poorest countries, including reformed rules of origin that facilitate rather than inhibit trade.

International Development , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-10-15

The G20: A Dangerous Multilateralism?

FRIDE

This 5-page Spanish policy brief assesses the significance of the G20 in international politics

Globalisation & International Trade , Governance & Politics Posted: 2009-10-02

Pittsburgh: A Fresh Start or Cosmetic Tinkering?

SWP

This 7-page German commentary argues that the chances of a complete overhaul of the international financial markets at Pittsburgh are slim

Globalisation & International Trade , Economic Policy Posted: 2009-10-02

The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Business Cycles in Asian Emerging Economies

CESifo

This 29-page working paper analyzes the transmission of global financial crisis to business cycles in China and India

Globalisation & International Trade , Regional Posted: 2009-09-25

Report on G20 Tade and Investment Measures

OECD et al.

A 60-page joint report on global trade and investment measures

Globalisation & International Trade , Economic Policy Posted: 2009-09-22

Re-Orient? MNC Penetration and Contemporary Shifts in the Global Political Economy

IZA

This 42-page discussion paper analyses IMF estimates of economic growth in 180 countries and links the results to the "Re-orient" approach. The paper also analyses the role of MNC (foreign capital) penetration as the key variable of past quantitative dependency studies for contemporary economic growth and social performance

Globalisation & International Trade , International Development Posted: 2009-09-21

The Global Financial Crisis and Developing Countries: Taking Stock, Taking Action

ODI

A 4-page UK briefing paper recommending steps to assist developing countries to recover from the fallout from the global financial crisis

International Development , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-09-21

How to Reform the International Financial System?

FES

This 6-page briefing paper gives a Chinese perspective on how to reform the international financial system in order to avoid similar future crises

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-09-18

Anticipating the Future: Scenarios and Strategic Options for a New Global Order

DGAP

This 100-page German conference report discusses future scenarios and strategic options in the fields of European security, energy, climate change and global trade

Globalisation & International Trade , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-09-18

The G20 and the Future of Market Regulation

FRIDE

This 5-page Spanish policy brief examines how the global financial crisis has politicised the governance of finance

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-09-17

The Opportunities and Limits of Global Governance by Clubs

SWP

An 8-page German commentary on the place of club governancein the multilateral system

Governance & Politics , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-09-17

Asian FTAs: Trends and Challenges

ADBI

This 40-page working papere examines key trends and challenges in Asian FTAs

Globalisation & International Trade , Regional Posted: 2009-09-17

The Future of the Dollar

Peterson Instiute

A 6-page US policy brief assesses whether there are feasible alternatives to the US dollar as a widely used international currency

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-09-11

Australia's Anti-dumping and Countervailing System

Productivity Commission - Australia

A 218-page Australian report recommending the retention and reform of Australia's anti-dumping system reform

Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-09-10

Economic Crisis and Global Supply Chains

CEPII

This 38-page French working paper examines the sharp fall in world trade associated with the economic crisis during the last quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009

Globalisation & International Trade , Economic Policy Posted: 2009-09-09

Financial and Monetary Issues as the Crisis Unfolds

Levy Economics Institute

A 16-page US brief presenting the views of a group of economists on financial and monetary issues resulting from the global crisis

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-09-04

Fiscal Stabilisation Plans and the Outlook for the World Economy

CEPS

This 53-page paper evaluates the adequacy of the measures implemented in the euro area and the US in response to the financial crisis and finds that while these measures will prove useful in limiting the scale and duration of the downturn, they will not be sufficient by themselves to prevent a lengthy recession followed by a tepid recovery

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-08-30

Setting the NAFTA Agenda on Climate Change

Peterson Institute

This 8-page US policy brief offers the NAFTA members a pragmatic agenda for near-term action on climate change issues

Climate Change & Environment , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-08-20

What’s on the Table? The Doha Round as of August 2009

Peterson Institute

This 121-page working paper assesses the potential benefits of the Doha Round

Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-08-20

Low Skill but High Volatility?

CESifo

A 42-page working paper studying the effects of globalization on low-skilled workers

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-08-13

Criss-Crossing Globalization: Uphill Flows of Skill-Intensive Goods and Foreign Direct Investment

CGD

This 38-page working paper considers the developmental impact on source countries of uphill flows of skill-intensive goods and foreign direct investment

International Development , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-08-13

Regional Trade Agreements vs. Multilateral Trading System: A Study of Chinese Interests and Policy Options

NUPI

This 46-page Norwegian working paper examines China's policies with respect to regional trade agreements (RTAs), and the relationship between RTAs and the multilateral trading system

Globalisation & International Trade , Regional Posted: 2009-08-07

Pacific Asia and the Asia Pacific: The Choices for APEC

Peterson Institute

A 5-page US policy brief assessing the record of the APEC over the 20 years of its existence and discussing the world environment in which APEC is likely to be operating in the next 20 years

Regional , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-07-31

The Global Financial Crisis and Development Strategy for Emerging-Market Economies

Peterson Institute

A 9-page speech offering a reexamination not only of industrial countries’ financial systems but also of growth strategies in developing countries

Globalisation & International Trade , Economic Policy Posted: 2009-07-31

The Global Financial Crisis: Analysis and Policy Implications

CRS

A 127-page US overview of the global financial crisis

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-07-25

Trade and the Global Economic Crisis: "If It's Not Part of the Solution, It's Part of the Problem"

Peterson Institute

A speech proposing that Asia-Pacific countries adopt trade policies that will help ameliorate the effects of the Global recession

Globalisation & International Trade , Regional Posted: 2009-07-24

Global Financial Surveillance and the Quest for Financial Stability

Peterson Institute

This speech highlights four messages from the global financial crisis for improving global financial surveillance and for promoting financial stability

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-07-09

India-Pakistan Trade: A Roadmap for Enhancing Economic Relations

Peterson Institute

This 6-page US policy brief outlines a roadmap for improving Indo-Pakistani economic relations

Globalisation & International Trade , Regional Posted: 2009-07-09

Evolution of EU and its Member States' Competitiveness in International Trade

CEPII

This 66-page French working paper seeks to analyse how the EU is performing in the light of the emerging competitive threat from developing countries, by comparing the EU’s export performance on the world market with that of its key competitors between 1995 and 2004

European Union , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-07-07

Europe and the Gulf Region: Towards a New Horizon

CAPR et al.

A 36-page discussion paper on developing relations between the EU and the GCC countries

Foreign Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-07-07

The Transatlantic Banking Crisis: Lessons and EU Reforms

IZA

The key dynamics of the transatlantic banking crisis are analyzed in this 58-page policy paper – with emphasis on the fact that the banking disaster of 2007/08 was not really a surprise –, and the five key requirements for restoring stability and efficiency in the EU/OECD banking sector are highlighted

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-07-06

China’s Challenge to the International Monetary System: Incremental Steps and Long-Term Prospects for Internationalization of the Renminbi

Pacific CSIS

A US paper considering the prospects for the internationalization of the Renminbi

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-07-04

Trade and Climate Change

WTO, UNEP

This 194-page report examines the intersections between trade and climate change from four perspectives: the science of climate change; economics; multilateral efforts to tackle climate change; and national climate change policies and their effect on trade

Climate Change & Environment , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-06-26

Seen from America: The Implications of the Economic Crisis for the European Union

Fondation Robert Schuman

A 10-page paper assessing the likelihood of the EU breaking up as a consequence of the global economic crisis

European Union , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-06-25

Brain Drain in Globalization: A General Equilibrium Analysis from the Sending Countries' Perspective

IZA

This 47-page discussion paper assesses the global effects of brain drain on developing economies and quantifies the relative sizes of various static and dynamic impacts

Globalisation & International Trade , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2009-06-24

Global Development Finance 2009: Charting a Global Recovery

World Bank

A 167-page report examining global growth prospects

Globalisation & International Trade , Economic Policy Posted: 2009-06-23

Some Simple Observations on the Reform of the International Monetary System

Levy Economics Institute

A 5-page US policy note arguing that the reform of the global monetary system depends on the operation of the adjustment mechanism for dealing with global imbalances

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-06-18

Emerging Asia: Decoupling or Recoupling

ADB

This 52-page working paper investigates the degree of real economic interdependence between emerging Asia and major industrial countries

Globalisation & International Trade , Regional Posted: 2009-06-18

The Financial Crisis: Collateral Damage and Responses

SWP

This 50-page German research report examines different aspects of collateral damage following the global financial crisis and highlights the importance of international cooperation to respond to them

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-06-17

Global Imbalances and the Accumulation of Risk

CEPS

This 4-page policy brief examines the causes of the current global financial crisis

Globalisation & International Trade , Economic Policy Posted: 2009-06-15

The G20 Meetings: No Common Framework, No Consensus

CEIP

This 12-page US policy brief argues that until the major powers can agree on why the crisis started they will not be able to effectively coordinate policies to promote recovery, and the world economy will likely get worse before it gets better

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-06-14

Policy Responses to the Global Financial Crisis

Peterson Institute

A US speech considering the political and economic factors that have shaped responses to the global financial crisis so far

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-06-10

Tracking the Global Financial Crisis: An Analysis of the IMF’s "World Economic Outlook"

Brookings

An 8-page US analysis of the IMF\\\'s \\\"World Economic Outlook\\\"

Economic Policy , Globalisation & International Trade Posted: 2009-06-10