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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