How Can The World Trade Organization Stay Relevant?
The Bali agreement rescued the World Trade Organization from oblivion, but it also underscored the severe limitations of multilateral negotiations and the need to reform the institution. […]
Emerging Economies
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Emerging Markets Are Not The Answer To Our Growth Problem
Summary:
Developing economies have performed strongly, while their advanced-country counterparts have struggled to sustain comparable economic growth. Emerging markets can help the advanced economies, but they are still too small and vulnerable to do the job on their own. […]
Cold Water for Hot Trade Deals
The nature of global trade has transformed and adapted greatly since the stalled Doha Round of the World Trade Organization. […]
Incentives to Attract FDI
There is fierce competition among countries to attract foreign direct investment through incentives. […]
Asian Development Outlook 2013
The Asia and the Pacific region continues to be the global growth leader even as it faces significant development challenges and downside risks. […]
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. […]