Information on "Economic History"
June 2013
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Jun 2013
Nigerian Unity
Author: Gerald McLoughlin, Clarence J Bouchat
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College (SSI)
This paper asserts that while Nigeria is the key country in Sub-Saharan Africa for the success of American policy and interests, it is poorly understood by policymakers. More on «Nigerian Unity»
March 2013
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4 Mar 2013
China’s Economic Conditions
Author: Wayne M Morrison
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides background on China’s economic rise and current economic structure and the challenges China faces to keep its economy growing strong, and describes Chinese economic policies that are of concern to US policymakers. More on «China’s Economic Conditions»
February 2013
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14 Feb 2013
The Circular Economy: Redesigning the Future
Author: Dame Ellen MacArthur
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a discussion on circular economy with Dame Ellen MacArthur of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. More on «The Circular Economy: Redesigning the Future»
September 2012
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6 Sep 2012
This Recovery is Different
Author: Daniel Gros
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This commentary addresses some perceptions concerning recovery from the global financial crisis. More on «This Recovery is Different»
August 2012
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Aug 2012
Protecting Fundamental Labor Rights
Author: Kris Warner
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This paper examines the decline in unionization in the US that began in about 1960. More on «Protecting Fundamental Labor Rights»
May 2012
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29 May 2012
Quarterly Update: The Economic Downturn in Historical Context
Author: Dinah Walker
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This document investigates how the recent economic collapse and recovery compare to previous economic cycles. More on «Quarterly Update: The Economic Downturn in Historical Context»
March 2012
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Mar 2012
This Time is Not Different: Blaming Short Sellers
Author: Pierre Siklos
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
This brief draws attention to the role that fear of a stampede plays in precipitating the next stock market crash, prompting policy-makers to impose short-selling restrictions. More on «This Time is Not Different: Blaming Short Sellers»
February 2012
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Feb 2012
Food Security at the Crossroads: A Wake Up Call
Author: Manfred Kern
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
The right to adequate nourishment, part of Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, is doubtlessly one of the most flagrantly violated human rights. More on «Food Security at the Crossroads: A Wake Up Call» -
Feb 2012
Is Germany still a EU-ropean Power?
Author: Susanne Gratius
Publisher: FRIDE
The Chancellor’s disordered management of the economic crisis shows that Berlin has no political roadmap for the future of Europe. More on «Is Germany still a EU-ropean Power?»
January 2012
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17 Jan 2012
What the Return of 19th Century Economics Means for 21st Century Geopolitics
Author: Adam Posen
Publisher: Chatham House
The speaker argues that the global monetary and financial systems are turning to what he has named 'thee old normal' - a world of greater real economic volatility, recurrent financial panics, riskier savings and deflation risks. More on «What the Return of 19th Century Economics Means for 21st Century Geopolitics»
