Information on "Economic Indicators"
July 2013
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25 Jul 2013
Beyond its Mineral/Natural Resources: Why Africa Matters to the World
Author: Ibrahim A Gambari
Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
This paper highlights the need for further progress in improving political and economic governance in Africa. More on «Beyond its Mineral/Natural Resources: Why Africa Matters to the World» -
18 Jul 2013
Russian Analytical Digest No.133: Putin 3.0: The Economic Plan
Author: Peter Rutland, Richard Connolly, Stephen K Wegren
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE) / German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
This issue of the RAD examines Putin's economic policies since coming into office for a third term in May 2012. More on «Russian Analytical Digest No.133: Putin 3.0: The Economic Plan» -
11 Jul 2013
Skill Development Initiatives in India
Author: Sandhya Srinivasan
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper examines the development of skill-training initiatives and the role of international players in the skill development sector in India. More on «Skill Development Initiatives in India» -
1 Jul 2013
Foretastes of a ‘New Normal’: The Results of a Low-profile Summit
Author: Janis A Emmanouilidis
Publisher: European Policy Centre (EPC)
This post-event analysis of the European Council summit in June 2013 assesses the efforts made and the measures designed to counter youth unemployment and foster economic growth. More on «Foretastes of a ‘New Normal’: The Results of a Low-profile Summit» -
Jul 2013
Looking Back, Peering Forward: What Has Been Learned from the Food-price Spike of 2007–2008?
Author: Steve Wiggins, Sharada Keats
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This brief looks at the reasons behind, and implications of, the cereals price spike of 2007–2008. More on «Looking Back, Peering Forward: What Has Been Learned from the Food-price Spike of 2007–2008?» -
Jul 2013
Islands Drifting Apart? A Comparative Analysis of the Socio-economic Experience of Rodrigues and Mauritius
Author: Gilles D Joomun, Boniface Dulani
Publisher: Afrobarometer
This bulletin offers an analysis of residents of the islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues assess the country's economic management and their own living standards. More on «Islands Drifting Apart? A Comparative Analysis of the Socio-economic Experience of Rodrigues and Mauritius» -
Jul 2013
Financial Engineering: The Simple Way to Reduce Government Tax Burdens
Author: Dean Baker, Sheva Diagne
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This paper looks at concerns over high debt levels and the national economy boosts implemented by some governments. More on «Financial Engineering: The Simple Way to Reduce Government Tax Burdens» -
Jul 2013
Poland and Spain
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) / Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
This paper looks at the cooperation between Poland and Spain in the context of the Eurozone crisis. More on «Poland and Spain» -
Jul 2013
Syria’s War Threatens Lebanon’s Fragile Economy
Author: Faysal Itani
Publisher: Atlantic Council
This brief asserts that the Syrian conflict is accelerating the decline of Lebanon’s political institutions and poses a serious long-term threat to the country's economy. More on «Syria’s War Threatens Lebanon’s Fragile Economy» -
Jul 2013
Long-Term Kaya-Identity Analysis and Prerequisites of a Sustainable and Green Economic Growth in a 2° World
Author: Andreas Oberheitmann
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This article is concerned with the long-term implications of climate change. More on «Long-Term Kaya-Identity Analysis and Prerequisites of a Sustainable and Green Economic Growth in a 2° World»
