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 Federal Reserve’s rate hike is unlikely to be a cause of major disruption in Latin America this time around. […]
Seventy years after World War II, Southeast Asia stands at a crossroads amid multilateral trade negotiations, economic integration initiatives, political turmoil, and the establishment of new development institutions and regional governance frameworks. […]
Policymakers must continue to guard against protectionism, and also deepen their country’s connections to the world through better transport, communications, and Internet links. […]
The politics of raising fuel taxes and simultaneously giving American households an income tax break may be impractical, but the economic logic of doing so remains compelling. […]
Seven years after the outbreak of the financial crisis, bad policies, deficient institutional arrangements, and the mistakes of the past are still tying some of the world’s largest economies down. […]
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership initiative is a grand plan for revitalizing economic growth and enhancing international competitiveness. While Brussels and Washington work to reach a deal, large numbers of interested third countries—even major EU and U.S. trade partners—are left out. […]
Thomas Piketty’s latest book is a masterpiece of historical and economic analysis, a book that, in ambition and originality, aspires to become an instant economic classic. […]
Today’s job market is more competitive, but it is also a market where there will be plenty of opportunities, especially in the international sphere. […]
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. […]
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