Information on "Economics" and "Americas"
July 2013
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9 Jul 2013
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: What is Turkey’s Place in the Transatlantic Market?
Author: Serdar Yeşilyurt, Amanda Paul
Publisher: European Policy Centre (EPC)
This commentary looks at the implications that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), between the EU and US, could have on Turkey’s relationship with these large trading zones. More on «Between a Rock and a Hard Place: What is Turkey’s Place in the Transatlantic Market?» -
Jul 2013
EU-US Cooperation in Central Asia
Author: Jos Boonstra, Marlène Laruelle
Publisher: FRIDE
This paper looks into EU-US shared interests in Central Asia, their diverging objectives, and why cooperation is largely confined to irregular coordination talks instead of practical cooperation. More on «EU-US Cooperation in Central Asia»
June 2013
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25 Jun 2013
Will Abenomics Restore Japanese Growth?
Author: William W Grimes
Publisher: National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR)
This brief examines economic policy in Japan during the time of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. More on «Will Abenomics Restore Japanese Growth?» -
12 Jun 2013
Cuba: US Policy and Issues for the 113th Congress
Author: Mark P Sullivan
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report analyzes Cuba’s political and economic situation, US policy toward Cuba, and selected issues in US-Cuban relations. More on «Cuba: US Policy and Issues for the 113th Congress» -
10 Jun 2013
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Countries
Author: Brock R Williams
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report focuses on US economic interests in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. More on «Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Countries» -
Jun 2013
Does It Pay to Volunteer?
Author: Helene Jorgensen
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This study looks at the effect of volunteering on employment and pay in the United States. More on «Does It Pay to Volunteer?» -
Jun 2013
Brazil: Policy Responses to the Global Crisis and the Challenges Ahead
Author: Monica Baumgarten de Bolle
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
This paper explores how Brazil fared during the global financial crisis. More on «Brazil: Policy Responses to the Global Crisis and the Challenges Ahead » -
Jun 2013
A Practical Approach to International Monetary System Reform: Building Settlement Infrastructure for Regional Currencies
Author: Changyong Rhee, Lea Sumulong
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
This paper explores the issues surrounding Asia's reliance on the US dollar for regional and international transactions. More on «A Practical Approach to International Monetary System Reform: Building Settlement Infrastructure for Regional Currencies» -
Jun 2013
Cuban-Latin American and Caribbean Relations
Author: Monica Hirst
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This report focuses on Cuba’s expanding relations with Latin America and in the Caribbean. More on «Cuban-Latin American and Caribbean Relations» -
Jun 2013
The Multilateral Debt Trap in Jamaica
Author: Jake Johnston
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This article examines the measures taken by Jamaica, since 2010, to reduce its high debt and low economic growth rates. More on «The Multilateral Debt Trap in Jamaica»
