Information on "Finance" and "Americas"
April 2013
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16 Apr 2013
International Climate Change Financing
Author: Richard K Lattanzio
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
After providing a brief background on the history of the climate negotiations leading up to the proposal of the GCF, this report (1) reviews the terms of the agreement for the design of the fund, (2) outlines outstanding design issues, and (3) addres... More on «International Climate Change Financing» -
15 Apr 2013
International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 113th Congress
Author: Mary A Irace, J F Hornbeck
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of key international trade and finance policy issues to be faced by the 113th US Congress. More on «International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 113th Congress» -
8 Apr 2013
Foreign Ownership of US Financial Assets
Author: James K Jackson
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of the role foreign investment plays in the US economy. More on «Foreign Ownership of US Financial Assets» -
5 Apr 2013
The Berne Union
Author: James K Jackson
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report examines the role of the International Union of Credit and Investment Insurers, also called the "Berne Union. More on «The Berne Union» -
4 Apr 2013
Foreign Investment and National Security
Author: James K Jackson
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report assesses recent international developments as the leaders from a number of nations work to reach a consensus on an informal set of best practices regarding national restrictions on foreign investment for national security purposes. More on «Foreign Investment and National Security» -
Apr 2013
Making Jobs Good
Author: John Schmitt, Janelle Jones
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This report evaluates the likely impact of policies that seek to address job quality in the US economy. More on «Making Jobs Good»
March 2013
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21 Mar 2013
International Monetary Fund: Background and Issues for Congress
Author: Martin A Weiss
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report evaluates the purpose, membership, financing, and focus of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) activities. More on «International Monetary Fund: Background and Issues for Congress» -
7 Mar 2013
Multilateral Development Banks: How the United States Makes and Implements Policy
Author: Rebecca M Nelson, Martin A Weiss
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report analyzes how the United States makes policy towards the multilateral development banks (MDBs). More on «Multilateral Development Banks: How the United States Makes and Implements Policy» -
6 Mar 2013
Britain and the EU:International Perspectives
Author: Tim Summers, Şevket Pamuk, Xenia Dormandy, Vassi Naidoo
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a discussion on Britain and the EU. More on «Britain and the EU:International Perspectives » -
5 Mar 2013
El Salvador: Political and Economic Conditions and US Relations
Author: Clare Ribando Seelke
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report discusses the state of the El Salvadoran government and recently elected President Mauricio Funes. More on «El Salvador: Political and Economic Conditions and US Relations»
