Search results for ‘Economics’
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Chile’s October Surprise
Chile’s October Surprise
Economic Inequality’. There is one small problem with this hypothesis. Inequality has actually been
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The United States and Latin America after 20 January 2021
The United States and Latin America after 20 January 2021
economic growth; promoting democracy and the rule of law; countering foreign ‘malign
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US 2020 Election Explainer
US 2020 Election Explainer
economic and trade policy, national security, multinational engagement and human rights. At the executive level
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Between science and populism: Brazil and COVID-19
Between science and populism: Brazil and COVID-19
economic inequalities; and the inability of the federal government to lead an effective response. SUS has been
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The Wisdom of Tying COVID-19 Humanitarian Assistance to Policy Objectives in Venezuela
The Wisdom of Tying COVID-19 Humanitarian Assistance to Policy Objectives in Venezuela
economic sanctions against Venezuela, despite pressure from the US administration. It also unsuccessfully promoted
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Developing Social Insurance Schemes for Informal and ‘Gig’ Worker
Developing Social Insurance Schemes for Informal and ‘Gig’ Worker
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.
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Policymakers can learn from Nixon's 'dollar shock'
Policymakers can learn from Nixon's 'dollar shock'
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.
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US–China Strategic Competition
US–China Strategic Competition
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.
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USA vs Everybody? Why Foreign Policy Will Be a Backdrop to Domestic Policy in 2020
USA vs Everybody? Why Foreign Policy Will Be a Backdrop to Domestic Policy in 2020
virus, or an economic downturn, or perfidious foreigners. Victimhood is a powerful political rallying cry.
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Argentina Under Covid-19: Extreme Lockdown, Rule by Decree and Judicial Politicization
Argentina Under Covid-19: Extreme Lockdown, Rule by Decree and Judicial Politicization
economic activity has thrown millions into extreme poverty. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) – a major