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Anger at the perceived failure of the political class has driven a wave of populist leaders but their lack of economic success is worrying for the region's future.

The 21st-century global economy has different drivers from those in the previous century. Amid ever more politicized trade relations, economic diplomacy needs a more transparent framework.

The government’s latest economic package falls short of the reforms needed for sustained growth.

With more than $4 trillion already promised focused on workers, inequality, and sustainability, a transformative approach could spell the end for neoliberalism.

economic system, notably the WTO. Now we find ourselves entangled in economic interdependence with a rival

economic and non-economic concerns are linked. This is the current but by no means

economic landscape will be key to deepening Latin America’s economic recovery. The commodity

economic, political and social crisis that the pandemic has unravelled? Photo by Mateus Bononi/Getty Images

economic elites who accept these lessons. Stability will come partially at their expense, not by an unachievable

Economic Affairs, World Economic Situation and Prospects 2021, (United Nations, 2021),   p.116. Julian

Economic Inequality’. There is one small problem with this hypothesis. Inequality has actually been

economic growth; promoting democracy and the rule of law; countering foreign ‘malign

economic and trade policy, national security, multinational engagement and human rights. At the executive level

economic inequalities; and the inability of the federal government to lead an effective response. SUS has been

economic sanctions against Venezuela, despite pressure from the US administration.  It also unsuccessfully promoted

This briefing, which is published under the Global Economy and Finance Programme’s ‘Rebuilding International Economic Cooperation’ project, highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating economic and social insecurity for more than 2 billion people employed in the informal sector, and adding to global inequality. A radical rethink of the nature of work and social insurance is needed.

The decision in 1971 to suspend the convertibility of the US dollar into gold has lessons for addressing the challenges faced by the modern international economic system.

The current dispute between the US and China goes far beyond trade tariffs and tit-for-tat reprisals: the underlying driver is a race for global technological supremacy. This paper examines the risks of greater strategic competition as well as potential solutions for mitigating the impacts of the US–China economic confrontation.

virus, or an economic downturn, or perfidious foreigners. Victimhood is a powerful political rallying cry.

economic activity has thrown millions into extreme poverty. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) – a major

With trade tensions increasingly politicized, a key appeals process suspended and COVID-19 creating huge economic challenges, a modernized and fully functioning WTO is more essential than ever. This paper makes the case for transatlantic cooperation as a necessary, though insufficient alone, condition for WTO reform.

A new approach for the US to strengthen economic and strategic ties in the region, advance strong rules for new trade issues, and tackle China’s trade policies.

The proposed global minimum rate could release large economic gains and help reduce popular distrust against multinational companies.

The growth of Chinese wealth and military power, combined with a more diplomatically and militarily active regime in Beijing, represents an epochal change in international politics.

This paper examines the governance problems in the monetary system and global trade and regulation. It then explores whether issues have arisen because the US has given up its dominant role, and if so how these might be rectified.