Converging Economic Destinies
The economic convergence of large parts of the developing world with the advanced nations is the great story of the modern era. […]
Economic Instability
365 Days of Unequal Growth
2014 will be a year of global economic recovery—but only for some. And the perception of economic stagnation may trump the reality of economic growth. […]
NAFTA’s Mixed Impact on the Global Economy
NAFTA essentially tries to build a more integrated North American economy. […]
Immigrants Are Not Criminals
Immigrants come to Europe to work, and Europeans need them. It is time for France and other EU countries to bring their immigration policies more in line with their ideals. […]
The Crisis Is Dying, Slowly
The global economy’s slow and painful healing from the financial crisis continues, but three great challenges still confront the global recovery. […]
Inequality on the Rise: A Current History Anthology
Rising inequality and unfair disparities in incomes and opportunities is stirring controversy in both developing and advanced countries and could undermine the legitimacy of governments across the globe. […]
EU Economy
If growth does not return to Europe in the next two years, the political situation will become more difficult. […]
The Three-Speed World is Not Forever
Although the United States weathered the global recession relatively better than its European counterparts, it is not as strong as it looks and Europe’s long-term prospects are better than its current dismal performance suggests. […]
The Economic Outlook in Southeast Asia
Economic disparities and a widening development gap both among and within Southeast Asian nations are among the most pressing issues facing the region. […]
Cautious Optimism from Cyprus
The events in Cyprus only reinforce the fact that all countries, and especially those with large banking sectors, must tighten regulation and insist on higher capital requirements where they are needed. […]