Policy pointers

Globalisation & International Trade

Globalisation and Capital Flows: Unfinished Business in the International Financial Architecture

Lowy Institute

A 24-page Australian paper addressing the problems presented by volatile international capital flows for emerging economies

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-02-19

China's Economy: Problems and Prospects

FPRI

A US essay examining the implications of China's economic growth for Asia, the US and the global economy

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-02-20

Trade and Employment: Challenges for Policy Research

ILO, WTO

This 115-page report examines the relationship between trade and employment

Globalisation & International Trade, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-02-21

Migration, Trade, Capital and Development: Substitutes, Complements and Policies

Economic Growth Center

An 18-page US discussion paper examining the effects of migration on the origin and destination countries

Immigration & Refugees, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-02-24

Ten Years of WTO Dispute Settlement: Australian Perspectives

DFAT- Australia

A 180-page collection of Australian perspectives on WTO dispute settlement

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-02-26

Toward a Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific

Peterson Institute

A 13-page policy brief setting out the benefits of a Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific (FTAAP)

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-02-27

Commercial Diplomacy and International Business

Clingendael

A 42-page Dutch discussion paper examining the significance of commercial diplomacy in international trade

Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-06

World Trade Organisation

GAO

A 70-page US report assessing the overall status of the Doha Round negotiations and the implications of failure

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-03-11

Projected Benefits of the Doha Round Hinge on Misleading Trade Models

SCEPA

A 3-page paper querying the reliability of CGE models in predicting the benefits of a new round of tariff reform

Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-03-13

China and Economic Integration in East Asia: Implications for the United States

Peterson Institute for International Economics

A 10-page US policy brief examining the implications for the US of of increasing regional economic integration in East Asia

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-03-22

Global Imbalabces: Time for Action

Peterson Institute

An 8-page US policy brief urging policymakers to initiate a credible, comprehensive adjustment programme to reduce the risk of a global financial crisis

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-03-29

Cross-Border Labour Flows: Policy Issues, Options and Implications of Australia-Asian Relations

Asialink

A 119-page Australian policy paper focusing on problems arising in the Asian region from the increasing flow of workers between countries

Immigration & Refugees, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-04-26

In Praise of Tax Havens: International Tax Planning and Foreign Direct Investment

CESifo

This 29-page working paper examines the impacts of international tax planning

Taxation, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-05-02

Europe in Global, Innovation-Based Competition

IFRI

A 30-page report of a conference held to address Europe's position in global innovation

European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-05-03

Linking Globalization to Poverty

WIDER

An 8-page policy brief examining the channels through which the globalization process affects different dimensions of poverty in the developing world

Globalisation & International Trade, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-05-18

Skilled Migration, FDI and Human Capital Investment

IZA

This 32-page discussion paper studies the relationship between international factor mobility and domestic accumulation of human capital in developing countries

International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-05-29

Globalization and Employment: Imported Skill-Biases Technological Change in Developing Countries

IZA

A 41-page discussion paper measuring technology transfer at the sector level from high income countries to low and middle income countries

International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-05-29

Offshoring and Unemployment

IZA

A 49-page working paper using modelling techniques to study the impact of offshoring on sectoral and economywide rates of unemployment

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-06-01

A New Deal for Globalization

"Foreign Affairs"

A 6-page US article arguing that the benefits of globalization need to be spread more widely if a resurgence of protectionism is to be avoided

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-06-21

The Globalization of Research and Development and Innovation

Peterson Institute

Testimony on the interaction of globalization and R&D, with special reference to the US

Globalisation & International Trade, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2007-06-25

Trade Adjustment in the WTO System: Are More Safeguards the Answer?

Brookings Institution

This 33-page US paper examines the range of adjustment problems confronting the present and future international trading systems, the arguments for intervention, the existing adjustment environment and proposals for reform

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-06-25

Globalization, Jobs and Wages

OECD

An 8-page policy brief examining the vulnerability of some workers to the effects of globalization

Globalisation & International Trade, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-06-26

Second Thoughts on Globalisation

Lowy Institute

This 42-page Australian report analyzes the growing pressures on governments to temper the forces driving globalisation

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-06-28

Setting Standards Together - for a New Transatlantic Partnership Between the EU and North America

GMF

A 4-page policy brief calling for a new transatlantic economic partnership

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-07-02

GATS: Domestic Regulations versus Market Access

ICRIER

This 58-page Indian research paper highlights the dilemmas faced by developing countries in balancing market access rights with the need to regulate service providers

Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-07-02

Technological Capability as a Determinant of FDI Flows: Evidence from Developing Asia and India

ICRIER

A 37-page Indian working paper attempting to explain the country-by-country variations in the pattern of FDI flows to developing Asian countries by identifying location-specific features influencing such flows

Science & Technology, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-07-02

Engines of Growth

WSJ

A US article linking the growth in fast-expanding economies to the global economy

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-07-03

Getting China Right: Cutting Through the Myths of Economic Growth

CIS

A US article highlighting misunderstood aspecects of China's economic growth

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-07-11

Industry Characteristics and FDI-Induced Technology Spillovers

ICSEAD

This 35-page Japanese working paper aims to specify the conditions under which industries enjoy technology spillovers

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-07-13

Determinants of Intra-FDI Inflows in East Asia: Does Regional Integration Affect Intra-FDI?

KIEP

This 46-page Korean working paper analyzes the validity of macroeconomic variables in determining intra-FDI inflows in East Asia

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-07-20

Design Faults: The Asia-Pacific's Regional Architecture

Lowy Institute

This 12-page Australian policy brief proposes a new regional architecture for the Asia-Pacific region

Foreign Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-07-27

The Future of the East Asian Political Economy - Japan, China and Regional Integration

Clingendael

A 2-page Dutch article surveying the East Asian political economy

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-07-27

The Marginalization of Africa in World Trade

IFPRI

A 6-page brief examining African trade performance in relation to its access to foreign markets

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-08-02

Global Trade Talks: The Doha Disaster

Brooking Institution

A US commentary on the status of the Doha Round

Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-08-02

South Asia Free Trade Agreement: Prospects for Shallow Regional Integration

ARC

A 27-page Australian working paper discussing the incentives for and progress towards greater economic integration in South Asia

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-08-05

ASEAN Charts a New Course in Manila

Stimson Center

A US commentary on ASEAN's draft charter

Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-17

Reenergizing Japan's ASEAN Policy

JIIA

A commentary calling for Japan to reenergize its ASEAN policy in the face of heightened Chinese activity

Foreign Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-08-17

International Outsourcing under Monopolistic Competition: Winners and Losers

CESifo

This 35-page working paper examines the welfare and profitability effects of outsourcing

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-08-20

North Korea's International Economic Relations

Peterson Institute

A 45-page US working paper examining North Korea's external economic relations and their effect on reform

Globalisation & International Trade, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-20

The Statistical Evidence for Offshore Outsourcing and its Impact on the Australian Labour Force

Parliamentary Library - Australia

A 6-page Australian research paper examining the statistical evidence for the impact of outsourcing on Australian employment

Globalisation & International Trade, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-08-22

Service Offshoring and White Collar Employment

CESifo

This 50-page working paper studies the effect of service offshoring on white collar employment

Globalisation & International Trade, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-08-28

Is the Chinese Growth Miracle Built to Last?

IZA

A 41-page discussion paper studying the likely persistence of the Chinese growth "miracle"

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-09-03

Pax Mercatoria: Does Economic Interdependence Bring Peace?

CIS

A 4-page US essay discussing the correlation between high levels of international trade and peace

Globalisation & International Trade, DisabilityPosted: 2007-09-06

Trade Policy for Development: Reforming US Trade Preferences

CGDEV

A 4-page briefing paper urging the US to reform its trade preference system to facilitate imports from the poorest countries

Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-09-07

A Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific: An Idea with Merit, but Is it Feasible?

Brookings Institution

A US article calling for a Free Trade Area for the Asia-Pacific

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-09-10

More Second Thoughts

Lowy Institute

A 26-page Australian analysis paper updating an earlier paper on the merits and costs of globalisation

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-09-21

Trade is the Best Aid for Africa

NCPA

A 2-page US brief arguing that trade would benefit Africa more than aid

International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-09-25

Meeting Future WTO Commitments on Domestic Support

GMF

This 14-page paper examines issues regarding the nature of future commitments on domestic support for agriculture

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-09-25

When Does FDI Have Positive Spillovers?

IZA

A 56-page discussion paper using evidence from 17 emerging market economies to test hypotheses about the impact of FDI on the efficiencey of domestic firms in the host countries

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-10-08

Chinadependence

NEF, OU

A 44-page report examining how the UK's dependence on the rest of the world for basic commodoties continues to rise

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-10-10

Globalization and its Impact on Labour

WIIW

A 26-page Austrian working paper containg the text of a lecture on key issues relating to the impact of global economic integration on labour markets

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-10-10

Agro-Commodity Dependence and Recent Trends in Agro-Commodity Markets

DIIS

This 35-page Danish working paper examines trends in agro-commodity trade over the decade to 2005, globally and in relation to developing Asia

Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-10-12

Globalization and American Wages

EPI

An 11-page US briefing paper examining the effect of globalization on American wages

Globalisation & International Trade, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-10-14

Global Economic Prospects 2007/2008

Peterson Institute

This US paper presents global economic growth forecasts for the coming year

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-10-17

Foreign Investment and Sovereign Wealth Funds

New America Foundation

A 9-page US working paper addressing the threats and opportunities presented by sovereign wealth funds

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-18

Spice Route to Europe? Prospects for an India-EU Free Trade Area

Chatham House

This 5-page UK briefing paper assesses the prospects for an India-EU Free Trade Area

Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-26

Comprehensive Maritime Domain Awareness: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

RSIS

This 37-page Singaporean paper argues for greater international cooperation in information sharing and interpretation to more effectively counter threats to maritime safety and security

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-10-27

Globalization: Implications of and for the Modern/Post-modern Navies of the Asia Pacific

RSIS

This 52-page Singaporean paper examines the nature of the navies being developed in the Asia Pacific

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-10-27

Monetary Policy, Vagabonding Liquidity and Bursting Bubbles in New and Emerging Markets

CESifo

This 32-page working paper examines global asset market booms in recent decades

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-10-30

Medical Tourism: Global Competition in Health Care

NCPA

A 40-page US paper arguing that "medical tourism" could provide a partial solution to the problem posed by soaring healthcare costs in the US

Health, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-11-07

JETRO and Japan's Postwar Export Promotion System

IDE

A 26-page Japanese paper explaining JETRO'S role in Japan's postwar exporting success and offering lessons for Latin American export promotion agencies

Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-11-10

ASEAN+3 or ASEAN+6: Which Way Forward?

ADBI

This 52-page discussion paper examines key issues concerning FTAs in East Asia

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-11-10

Global Voices on Regional Integration

ZEI

A 248-page German discussion paper comprising articles on regional integration

Globalisation & International Trade, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-10

Europe and the U.S: Confronting Global Challenges

CEIP

A 6-page speech arguing that the EU and the US should join forces to underwrite the openness of the global economy

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-12-03

World Trade Report 2007

WTO

This 436-page report examines six decades of multlateralism in trade

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-12-04

Indo-Japanese Relations in the Era of Asian Regional Integration

IPCS

A 5-page report of a conference held to examine the developing relationship between India and Japan

Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-05

International Trade Statistics 2007

WTO

A 262-page report of statistics on the trade in merchandise and commercial services by country, region and product groups

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-12-07

The Characteristics of Offshorable Jobs

EPI

A US analysis of the characteristics of offshorable jobs

Globalisation & International Trade, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-12-08

FDI and Job Creation in China

ICSEAD

A 31-page working paper examining the effect of FDI on job creation in the Chinese manufacturing sector

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-12-08

Global Imbalances and Developing Countries: Remedies for a Failing International Financial System

FONDAD, KIEP

This 148-page monograph considers the problems raised by global imbalances, especially for developing countries

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-12-09

The ASEAN Brief

ASEAN

This 17-page document highlights the progress of ASEAN integration, community building and development

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-12-09

How Remote is the Offshoring Threat?

CEPII

A 34-page French working paper examining the impact of distance effects on offshoring services jobs

Globalisation & International Trade, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-12-12

Globalisation and Diplomacy

NUPI

A 16-page Norwegian working paper discussing possible consequences of globalisation for the character and conduct of diplomacy

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-12-14

The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway: The First Step in a Long Process

PINR

A US brief examining the long-term economic, energy and security implications of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway

Energy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-12-17

20 Years Later: Has Free Trade Delivered on its Promise?

CCPA

A 7-page Canadian study examining the impacts of the Canada-U.S. Trade Agreement

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-01-04

Restructuring and Employment in the EU: The Impact of Globalisation

Eurofound

This 117-page report provides perspectives on the effects of trade liberalisation on the European labour market

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-01-10

The Foreign Direct Investment Review Process in Canada and Other Countries

Library of Parliament - Canada

A Canadian paper comparing the FDI approval process in Canada, Australia and the US

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-01-21

A Roadmap for East Asian Monetary Integration

KIEP

This 56-page Korean working paper discusses the concept of monetary integration for East Asia

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-23

ASEAN Brief 2007: Progress Towards the ASEAN Community

ASEAN

This 17-page brief is designed to highlight the progress of ASEAN integration, community-building and development

Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-24

India's Trade Policy Choices: Managing Diverse Challenges

CEIP

This 114-page US report deals with the challenges to India's economy and society presented by globalization

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-30

Climate Change Meets Trade

CEPS

A 2-page commentary outlining challenges facing the EU resulting from the emergence of a global joint climate-trade agenda

Climate Change & Environment, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-01-31

"Fear" and Offshoring: The Scope and Potential Impact of Imports and Exports of Services

Peterson Institute

A 19-page US policy brief estimating the global employment impact of of imports and exports of services

Globalisation & International Trade, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2008-02-04

Global Imbalances and Currency Misalignments

Peterson Institute

Outline of a speech deliverd at Davos on global imbalances and currency misalignments

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-02-05

Globalization and Innovation in Emerging Markets

IZA

A 43-page discussion paper examining the effects of globalization on innovation in emerging market economies

Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-02-07

World Wide Webs: Diasporas and the International System

Lowy Institute

A 107-page Australian report examining the growth of diasporas and the resulting implications

Globalisation & International Trade, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-18

Central Banks and Capital Outflows

Lowy Institutes

This 40-page Australian working paper examines capital outflows to East Asia and the consequences for exchange rates

Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-02-18

Migration, Trade and Investment

Productivity Commission - Australia

This 84-page Australian working paper studies the interaction of immigration, trade and investment

Immigration & Refugees, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-02-26

The Economic Impact of a U.S. Slowdown on the Americas

CEPR

An 8-page US brief evaluating the likely impact of a US slowdown on the economies of its trading partners in the Americas

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-03-06

Do Sovereign Wealth Funds Pose a Risk to the United States?

Peterson Institute

A US speech proposing steps that could make the global financial environment safe for SWFs

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-03-06

Looking East, Looking West: Key Challenges Facing the Atlantic Partners

DGAP

The 36-page report of a high level conference held to consider the economic and foreign policy challenges facing the Atlantic partners

Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-03-15

South Asian Integration Prospects and Lessons from East Asia

ICRIER

This 39-page Indian working paper assesses the prospects for cooperation among South Asian economies and draws lessons from East Asian experiments in regionalisation

Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-03-16