The World in Recession

April 30, 2009 0

The global economy is on a knife-edge, teetering between a vicious and a virtuous cycle. Policies in response to the crisis will determine whether the global economy emerges in a high or low equilibrium. […]

Russia in the Global Storm

April 21, 2009 0

Russia is among those countries that have been hardest hit by the global economic crisis. The country’s leadership can help avoid long-term economic and social problems by taking quick and targeted action to mitigate its impact on households. […]

The Threat of Protectionism

April 15, 2009 0

The economic crisis may force policy makers to revise their view that open borders are a good thing. Now is the time to take bold steps to forestall a protectionist resurgence. […]