That Absurd Fear of Stagnation

March 2, 2015 0

Seven years after the outbreak of the financial crisis, bad policies, deficient institutional arrangements, and the mistakes of the past are still tying some of the world’s largest economies down. […]

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. […]

TTIP and Third Countries: Multilateralization or Balkanization?

October 7, 2014 0

The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership initiative is a grand plan for revitalizing economic growth and enhancing international competitiveness. While Brussels and Washington work to reach a deal, large numbers of interested third countries—even major EU and U.S. trade partners—are left out. […]

Brazil’s Economic Future

September 26, 2014 0

The prospects for Brazil’s economy will depend on the vigor with which the next government will pursue policies that remedy the problems that have so far held it back. […]

An Inconvenient Book

June 9, 2014 0

Thomas Piketty’s latest book is a masterpiece of historical and economic analysis, a book that, in ambition and originality, aspires to become an instant economic classic. […]

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