Information on "Economic Theories" and "Americas"
February 2013
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Feb 2013
Brazil and the EU in the Global Economy
Author: Daniel Gros, Cinzia Alcidi, Alessandro Giovannini
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This paper offers a description of the main international economic features of Brazil and the EU to understand their current and future role in the global order. More on «Brazil and the EU in the Global Economy» -
Feb 2013
Ecuador's New Deal
Author: Mark Weisbrot, Jake Johnston, Stephan Lefebvre
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This paper focuses on reform and regulation of the financial sector in Ecuador. More on «Ecuador's New Deal»
January 2013
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24 Jan 2013
The Increase in Unemployment Since 2007: Is It Cyclical or Structural?
Author: Linda Levine
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report assesses the relative magnitudes of cyclical and structural unemployment as they respond to different policy measures. More on «The Increase in Unemployment Since 2007: Is It Cyclical or Structural?» -
11 Jan 2013
Can Contractionary Fiscal Policy Be Expansionary?
Author: Jane G Gravelle, Thomas L Hungerford
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
As Congress in 2013 considers policies to foster economic growth, arguments have been made that some traditional expectations of fiscal policy should be revisited, namely that cutting spending will contract the economy in the short run. More on «Can Contractionary Fiscal Policy Be Expansionary?»
October 2012
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Oct 2012
Tackling Macroeconomic Risks
Author: Klaus Günter Deutsch, Amy Medearis
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
This paper analyzes the perception of macroeconomic and financial risks and policy responses of the US and the EU after the financial and economic crisis. More on «Tackling Macroeconomic Risks»
May 2012
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17 May 2012
Economic Recovery: Sustaining US Economic Growth in a Post-Crisis Economy
Author: Craig K Elwell
Publisher: US Government
This research report reviews the causes of the economic recession and financial crisis of 2008-2009, the shape of the economic recovery, and how problems on the supply and demand sides point toward a weaker than normal recovery. More on «Economic Recovery: Sustaining US Economic Growth in a Post-Crisis Economy»
April 2012
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Apr 2012
Contested Meanings of Corruption
Author: Malte Gephart
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
While the international and transnational anti-corruption campaign (ITACC) has been successful in calling worldwide attention to the topic, several critics have argued that the term "corruption" and the concepts that underlie it are ambiguous and tha... More on «Contested Meanings of Corruption»
February 2012
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Feb 2012
Economic Consequences of War on the US Economy
Publisher: Institute for Economics and Peace
This paper provides an overview of the macroeconomic effects of government spending on war and the military since World War II. More on «Economic Consequences of War on the US Economy»
January 2012
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2012
Short-term Effects of the Global Economic and Financial Crisis on Household in three Developing Countries
Author: Esther Gehrke
Publisher: German Development Institute
This paper presents new evidence regarding the short-term microeconomic effects of the global economic and financial crisis in selected developing countries. More on «Short-term Effects of the Global Economic and Financial Crisis on Household in three Developing Countries»
October 2011
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Oct 2011
Fostering Growth and Development in Small States Through Disruptive Change
Author: Avinash D Persaud
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
The current economic situation in the Caribbean suits the people with influence. More on «Fostering Growth and Development in Small States Through Disruptive Change»
