Neoliberalism critical reader
... was also an irresolvable tension between the puritanical claims made by milksnatching Thatcher, Reagan’s ventriloquists, and the intellectual harlots peddling their wares around the US Imperial Court, and the political practice of these neoliberal administrations. For example, Reagan’s ‘voodoo econo ...
... was also an irresolvable tension between the puritanical claims made by milksnatching Thatcher, Reagan’s ventriloquists, and the intellectual harlots peddling their wares around the US Imperial Court, and the political practice of these neoliberal administrations. For example, Reagan’s ‘voodoo econo ...
What is the effect of trade openness on wages? 2004/18
... international policy making as new building blocks for informed general expectations. This paper is about the empirical relationship between open trade regimes and wages that can be observed in the world from the early 1980s to late 1990s – a period which has been characterised by policy debates on ...
... international policy making as new building blocks for informed general expectations. This paper is about the empirical relationship between open trade regimes and wages that can be observed in the world from the early 1980s to late 1990s – a period which has been characterised by policy debates on ...
Merchandise Trade Territorial and Commodity Structure Development
... For a long period of time, foreign trade has been an important aspect of globalisation and international trade as goods and services exported and imported between different countries across the world continue to contribute significant proportions of world economies as well as development of both dev ...
... For a long period of time, foreign trade has been an important aspect of globalisation and international trade as goods and services exported and imported between different countries across the world continue to contribute significant proportions of world economies as well as development of both dev ...
Growth and Change in the Vietnamese Labour Market:
... development plans aimed at speeding the country’s industrialisation, modernisation, and economic development over the period 2010 to 2020. The strategy notes that in the past education and training planning has not been well aligned with employment growth, resulting in significant mismatches between ...
... development plans aimed at speeding the country’s industrialisation, modernisation, and economic development over the period 2010 to 2020. The strategy notes that in the past education and training planning has not been well aligned with employment growth, resulting in significant mismatches between ...
The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on the Least Developed
... to 3.3 % for LDCs and 1 % for low and lower-middle income countries in 2009. Finally, even at the peak of the crisis, LDCs showed a higher resilience than expected and their average growth rate remained rather high by historical standard. However the dispersion of growth rates among low and lower-mi ...
... to 3.3 % for LDCs and 1 % for low and lower-middle income countries in 2009. Finally, even at the peak of the crisis, LDCs showed a higher resilience than expected and their average growth rate remained rather high by historical standard. However the dispersion of growth rates among low and lower-mi ...
STATUS OF MERCHANDISE TRADE STATISTICS
... 7. The implementation of the decisions and getting results/pilot estimations to monitor the advance of the process; 8. A statistical assessment of the quality of the TSA; 9. The dissemination of the results and further improvement of the proceedings. ...
... 7. The implementation of the decisions and getting results/pilot estimations to monitor the advance of the process; 8. A statistical assessment of the quality of the TSA; 9. The dissemination of the results and further improvement of the proceedings. ...
... the Millennium Development Goal of halving extreme poverty by 2015 have improved considerably over the past three years, as economic growth in the developing world has become more broad-based and embraced many of the poorest countries. At a time when the forces of economic expansion in some major de ...
Global Economic Prospects
... banks has succeeded to some extent in bolstering demand, through its positive impact on financial markets and lending conditions. However, these tools may over time have diminishing returns and raise financial stability risks. Expansionary fiscal policy could provide support to activity in a number ...
... banks has succeeded to some extent in bolstering demand, through its positive impact on financial markets and lending conditions. However, these tools may over time have diminishing returns and raise financial stability risks. Expansionary fiscal policy could provide support to activity in a number ...
Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation in Developing Countries
... domestic innovative activities that would rise under stronger IPRs. For such an economy, there could be an optimal level of IPRs, which balances the trade-o¤ between facilitating the imitation of northern advanced technologies and providing incentives for domestic innovations. To motivate this appro ...
... domestic innovative activities that would rise under stronger IPRs. For such an economy, there could be an optimal level of IPRs, which balances the trade-o¤ between facilitating the imitation of northern advanced technologies and providing incentives for domestic innovations. To motivate this appro ...
The Least Developed Countries Report 2013
... country can produce and sell. In this respect, productive capacities are countryspecific and differ enormously from one country to the other. They also determine the quantity and the quality of the goods and services which a country can produce at a given time. Such potential production is obviously ...
... country can produce and sell. In this respect, productive capacities are countryspecific and differ enormously from one country to the other. They also determine the quantity and the quality of the goods and services which a country can produce at a given time. Such potential production is obviously ...
The US economy from 1992 to 1998: historical and decom-
... relationships between capital flows, the balance of payments, the public sector budget and US foreign assets and liabilities. USAGE-ITC shares many features with the MONASH model of Australia. Over the last twenty-five years, MONASH and its predecessor ORANI have been applied to a wide range of issu ...
... relationships between capital flows, the balance of payments, the public sector budget and US foreign assets and liabilities. USAGE-ITC shares many features with the MONASH model of Australia. Over the last twenty-five years, MONASH and its predecessor ORANI have been applied to a wide range of issu ...
Analysis of the economic relations of Latin America and the
... Regarding economic complexity, Hausmann and Hidalgo (2009) point out that it is determined by non-tradable capacities, whose diversity is the basis for the productivity of countries. Thus, economic complexity becomes a better predictor for economic growth, overcoming variables like education, qualit ...
... Regarding economic complexity, Hausmann and Hidalgo (2009) point out that it is determined by non-tradable capacities, whose diversity is the basis for the productivity of countries. Thus, economic complexity becomes a better predictor for economic growth, overcoming variables like education, qualit ...
Free Full text
... Easterly, Kremer, and Summers (1993) note that the lack of persistence in growth rates in the face of substantial persistence in the types of explanatory variables typically included in cross-country growth regressions suggests an important role for low-persistence shocks in determining growth rates ...
... Easterly, Kremer, and Summers (1993) note that the lack of persistence in growth rates in the face of substantial persistence in the types of explanatory variables typically included in cross-country growth regressions suggests an important role for low-persistence shocks in determining growth rates ...
Gauging the Long Term Benefits of Asia Pacific Trade (PNG)
... pressure on the government exchequer in short term. Its long term benefits are also uncertain. World Bank is upbeat about the economy but concerned about falling commodity prices (affecting PNG’s main exportable products) Deregulation of communication sector expected to unleash service sector growth ...
... pressure on the government exchequer in short term. Its long term benefits are also uncertain. World Bank is upbeat about the economy but concerned about falling commodity prices (affecting PNG’s main exportable products) Deregulation of communication sector expected to unleash service sector growth ...
North-South Globalization and Inequality Joël Hellier
... Thirdly, the multinationalisation of firms and the liberalisation of capital flows have caused capital (both physical and financial) and technology to become highly mobile. In contrast, skilled and unskilled labours are far less mobile at the world level because of migration costs, cultural gaps and ...
... Thirdly, the multinationalisation of firms and the liberalisation of capital flows have caused capital (both physical and financial) and technology to become highly mobile. In contrast, skilled and unskilled labours are far less mobile at the world level because of migration costs, cultural gaps and ...
Economics - Eastern Cape Department of Education
... of Basic Education to improve the academic performance of Grade 12 candidates in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination. The study guides have been written by subject expert teams comprised of teachers, examiners, moderators, subject advisors and subject coordinators. Research started in ...
... of Basic Education to improve the academic performance of Grade 12 candidates in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination. The study guides have been written by subject expert teams comprised of teachers, examiners, moderators, subject advisors and subject coordinators. Research started in ...
View/Open
... of Economics, 2001, p.32). “…Latvia implements a liberal foreign trade policy which is based on the internationally recognized terms and conditions - most favoured nation treatment, principles of non-discrimination and mutual benefit, efficient use of comparative advantages of Latvia …” (Ministry of ...
... of Economics, 2001, p.32). “…Latvia implements a liberal foreign trade policy which is based on the internationally recognized terms and conditions - most favoured nation treatment, principles of non-discrimination and mutual benefit, efficient use of comparative advantages of Latvia …” (Ministry of ...
NBER WORKING PAPER SERIES IMPACTS OF ALTERNATIVE EMISSIONS ALLOWANCE ALLOCATION METHODS
... it generally determines whether cap and trade causes a reduction (the 100 percent auction case) or an increase (the 100 percent free allocation case) in the firm’s profit. This paper applies the model to assess how policy impacts differ across various types of emissions allowance allocation. We cons ...
... it generally determines whether cap and trade causes a reduction (the 100 percent auction case) or an increase (the 100 percent free allocation case) in the firm’s profit. This paper applies the model to assess how policy impacts differ across various types of emissions allowance allocation. We cons ...
New Structural Economics
... After World War II, most countries in the developing world gained economic and political independence and started their postwar or postindependence reconstruction. By the end of the 20th century, a small set of developing countries was able to achieve prolonged high growth, catching up with or signi ...
... After World War II, most countries in the developing world gained economic and political independence and started their postwar or postindependence reconstruction. By the end of the 20th century, a small set of developing countries was able to achieve prolonged high growth, catching up with or signi ...
Industrial Policies in Europe in Historical Perspective
... This research paper provides a solid historical overview of European industrial policy during the post-WWII era, extending the time horizon up to the 1990s. Our research focus is the EU 15. Unlike previous publications, this paper outlines the most important characteristics and drivers of European i ...
... This research paper provides a solid historical overview of European industrial policy during the post-WWII era, extending the time horizon up to the 1990s. Our research focus is the EU 15. Unlike previous publications, this paper outlines the most important characteristics and drivers of European i ...
Doing Business in Costa Rica
... The legal system is based on a Civil Code and a Commercial Code. There is high literacy, a welleducated, skilled work-force, and reasonably business-friendly legislation which is less bureaucratic than in some Civil Code countries. GDP per head is USD12,800 (2012 est) at purchasing power parity; inf ...
... The legal system is based on a Civil Code and a Commercial Code. There is high literacy, a welleducated, skilled work-force, and reasonably business-friendly legislation which is less bureaucratic than in some Civil Code countries. GDP per head is USD12,800 (2012 est) at purchasing power parity; inf ...
Fiscal policy convergence and business cycle
... 2.1 The Theory of Optimum Currency Areas (OCA) In 1961, Robert Mundell published the article “A theory of optimum currency areas” (Mundell, 1961). At this time, participating countries of the Bretton Woods system had pegged their national currencies to the US dollar which again had a fixed exchange ...
... 2.1 The Theory of Optimum Currency Areas (OCA) In 1961, Robert Mundell published the article “A theory of optimum currency areas” (Mundell, 1961). At this time, participating countries of the Bretton Woods system had pegged their national currencies to the US dollar which again had a fixed exchange ...
(2014) "Estimating the bilateral impact of non
... This example illustrates two points with respect to non-tariff measures (NTMs) such as vehicle regulations. First, the impact of an importer’s NTM on the exports of its trading partners can be asymmetrical. Put simply, the same NTM can affect different exporters differently; even, as in the case of ...
... This example illustrates two points with respect to non-tariff measures (NTMs) such as vehicle regulations. First, the impact of an importer’s NTM on the exports of its trading partners can be asymmetrical. Put simply, the same NTM can affect different exporters differently; even, as in the case of ...
The new structural economics. A framework for rethinking
... After World War II, most countries in the developing world gained economic and political independence and started their postwar or postindependence reconstruction. By the end of the 20th century, a small set of developing countries was able to achieve prolonged high growth, catching up with or signi ...
... After World War II, most countries in the developing world gained economic and political independence and started their postwar or postindependence reconstruction. By the end of the 20th century, a small set of developing countries was able to achieve prolonged high growth, catching up with or signi ...
** Macroeconomic Stability of Centralized and Decentralized Exchange: Anthropological Data ** This paper revisits an anthropological and historical data set I used years ago, and tests implications about macro-economic stability. It is a companion piece to the "Reciprocal Networks" piece mentioned in the previous section.
... Supporting this conjecture, historical evidence and tests on cross-cultural anthropological data suggest that the first economies with a complex division of labor were centralized “storehouse economies,” rather than the decentralized monetary systems. Historically, they can be shown to have been a) ...
... Supporting this conjecture, historical evidence and tests on cross-cultural anthropological data suggest that the first economies with a complex division of labor were centralized “storehouse economies,” rather than the decentralized monetary systems. Historically, they can be shown to have been a) ...