Asia’s Economic Outlook: A View From the IMF

October 28, 2015 0

Though Asia remains the fastest growing region globally, its growth rate is slowing. Are the policies of countries in the region robust enough to deal with external exigencies, and how successful will they be? […]

The Future of Trade Multilateralism

October 14, 2015 0

Doha negotiations are on life support, and a Pacific trade deal has just been reached. What are the prospects for trade multilateralism and its implications for economic development? […]

Oil Price Trends and Global Implications

July 14, 2015 0

The sharp drop in oil prices is one of the most important global economic developments over the past year. While oil’s long term price outlook remains highly uncertain, a substantial part of its decline is expected to persist into the medium term […]

Global Oil and the Middle East Economic Outlook

January 23, 2015 0

The steady decline of global oil prices since June 2014 is shifting economic, political, and strategic calculations of key Middle East actors, and adding a new element of uncertainty at a time of increased regional conflict and polarization. […]

10th Mediterranean Strategy Group

December 4, 2014 0

The opening session assessed the history and status of U.S. engagement in the Mediterranean region. The United States has been a Mediterranean power for nearly 200 years, and has become an established actor in the region in the economic, diplomatic, military and cultural sense. […]

The End of Convergence?

October 15, 2014 0

Convergence, the narrowing of the income gap between poor and rich countries, is one of the great stories of our time. A recent report shows that convergence has slowed in recent years, and that productivity in developing countries is not rising rapidly enough in key sectors. […]

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