Who Will Gain from a Renminbi Revaluation?

December 9, 2010 0

Policy makers around the world who are pushing China to revalue its exchange rate should note that an appreciation of the renminbi—unless accompanied by an acceleration of China’s domestic demand—will be of little benefit to most economies. […]

Currency Tensions: Four Lessons From History

December 9, 2010 0

An examination of past episodes of currency tension suggests that competitive devaluations are not likely today. But the forces behind past collapses remain highly relevant and policy makers cannot afford to be complacent. […]

At Pains to Grow

December 8, 2010 0

Overcoming the debt crisis that has stricken Europe and restoring long-term growth prospects for the continent will require European countries to enact major coordinated action and far-reaching structural reforms. […]

The Choice for Europe

December 2, 2010 0

The revival of the European debt crisis will force EU leaders to choose between entering into a deeper fiscal and economic union or confronting sovereign defaults and the possible break-up of the euro area. […]

California Dreaming

November 18, 2010 0

Despite the grim economic outlook for California, America’s Golden State holds lessons for how Europe can survive its own debt crisis and make the continent more resilient to future shocks. […]

Did the G20 Lose its Seoul?

November 18, 2010 0

Despite headlines proclaiming otherwise, the G20 summit made substantial progress on several issues, including financial and IMF governance reforms and the rejection of current account and currency targets. […]

Ireland and the European Debt Crisis

November 16, 2010 0

The enormous expansion of credit in Ireland and the sheer size of its building boom, which was accompanied by a very large loss of competitiveness, are at the center of the country’s crisis today.
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U.S. Earns Blame for Trade Mess

November 15, 2010 0

Achieving sustainable fiscal policies in the United States is likely to prove more important for the promotion of sustained growth, both domestically and globally, than anything that could be done by China or Germany. […]

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