Information on "Finance" and "Americas"
July 2013
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Jul 2013
Long-Run Price Elasticities of Demand for Credit
Author: Dean Karlan, Jonathan Zinman
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
In writing this paper, the authors worked with Compartamos Banco, the largest microlender in Mexico, to estimate long run price elasticities by randomizing the interest rate offered on its core group lending product, Credito Mujer. More on «Long-Run Price Elasticities of Demand for Credit»
June 2013
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13 Jun 2013
Iran Sanctions
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper analyzes the effectiveness of US and international sanctions against Iran. More on «Iran Sanctions» -
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» -
12 Jun 2013
US-Mexican Security Cooperation
Author: Clare Ribando Seelke, Kristin M Finklea
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides a framework for examining the current status and future prospects for US-Mexican security cooperation. More on «US-Mexican Security Cooperation» -
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
Phase Transition in the S&P Stock Market
Author: Matthias Raddant, Friedrich Wagner
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
This report analyzes the structure of the US stock market. More on «Phase Transition in the S&P Stock Market» -
Jun 2013
Shoulder-to-Shoulder for Open Markets and Investor Protection
Author: Sabine Mair, Stormy-Annika Mildner
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
This commentary discusses the implications of the agreement of Shared Principles for International Investment for US-EU cooperation for global investment policies. More on «Shoulder-to-Shoulder for Open Markets and Investor Protection»
May 2013
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14 May 2013
Critical Economic Challenges and Whether Democracies Can Meet Them
Author: Robert E Rubin
Publisher: Chatham House
This speech examines the effectiveness of democratic governance in addressing key economic challenges, specifically in the Euro-Atlantic region. More on «Critical Economic Challenges and Whether Democracies Can Meet Them» -
May 2013
Does Migration Raise Agricultural Investment?
Author: Marcus Böhme
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
This paper uses empirical data to analyze the impact of remittances on agriculture and livestock investments in rural Mexico. More on «Does Migration Raise Agricultural Investment?»
