The End of Growth
The economic outlook continues to pose a challenge for private operators as well aa the public sector. World Trade shows very little progress. […]
Emerging Economies
Should Developing Countries Fear Secular Stagnation?
The pace of global growth has tapered off since the crisis and the ensuing rebound. The concept of ‘secular stagnation’ was first used in 1938 by Alvin Hanson in reference to the American economy during the Great Depression. […]
The Unmet Challenge of Interdependence in the EU-MENA Space: A View From the South
Dealing with the challenge of interdependence between the EU and the Arab World will not, on its own, solve the two regions’ growth dilemmas—but it will help. […]
Seven Years after the Crisis: Intersecting Perspectives
Several years after the crisis, economic recovery is still fragile, especially in Europe. The expectations of growth are decreasing and take-off is struggling from feeble demand from developed countrie […]
On Voters’ Economic Priorities in Elections
American voters are more concerned about economic issues in the 2016 presidential election. […]
Prospects for Low Income Developing Countries
Min Zhu discussed the IMF’s new study on Low Income Developing Countries, economic consequences of the outlook, and the policy options available. […]
Industrial Policy: A Guide for the Perplexed
Industrial policy is a controversial, even taboo, subject in policy circles. Yet it is widely practiced by advanced and developing countries alike. […]
How Will the Fed’s Rate Hike Affect Latin America?
The Federal Reserve’s rate hike is unlikely to be a cause of major disruption in Latin America this time around. […]
The Improving Global Outlook and Morocco
Global economic growth is likely to be a little better in 2016 than this year’s lackluster outcome. The ongoing slow recovery in the United States and Europe is likely to continue. […]
Diaspora, Development and Morocco
The contribution that the diaspora makes to development in the country of origin is examined. Drawing on a recent World Bank survey of migrants from the MENA countries, the needs of the diaspora and the development role it can play through its organizations are reviewed. […]