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Foreign Policy

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:23:32 GMT

The U.S. and the international community face great challenges in the 21st century—globalization offers more freedom and prosperity, but also new threats to our security. The Foreign Policy Studies scholars and research help policymakers and the public address these crucial issues.

Do Central Banks Have an Exit Strategy?

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A year into the global financial crisis, several key central banks remain exposed to their countries’ shaky private financial sectors. In a new op-ed, Ken Rogoff explains why central banks must pull the plug sooner or later and how banks should approach regulation and view the market.

Addressing our Nation’s Fiscal Future

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Event Information:

June 18, 2008, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

On June 18, the Brookings Institution hosted Representative Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) and Representative Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.) to discuss different approaches to correct the unsustainable path of our current fiscal policies.

Emerging Market Economies Recover, But Debt Restructuring Problems Linger On

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:10:33 GMT

A Brookings/World Bank/IMF news release, April 2000.

Cutting-Edge Development Issues for INGOs: Applications of an Asset Accumulation Approach

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Asset Debate Paper by Caroline O. N. Moser, The Brookings Institution (01/07/07)

Foreign Holdings of U.S. Debt: Is Our Economy Vulnerable?

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Testimony by Kenneth Rogoff before the House Committee on the Budget (6/26/07)

Funding Global Health Needs: Will the Global Fund Debt Conversion Make a Difference?

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:00:00 GMT

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February 28, 2007, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Why Bad Loans Are Good For Africa

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Lex Rieffel, The Globalist (2/13/07)

A Harmonious Socialist Society or Bust: China's Quest for Sustainable Development

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The 6th Plenum of the 16th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded on October 11, 2006 with the passage of a resolution to establish a harmonious society by 2020. The obvious implication from this commitment is that the present major social, economic and political trends within China might not lead to a harmonious society or, at least, not lead to a harmonious society fast enough.

Rescuing the World Bank : A CGD Working Group Report & Selected Essays

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The World Bank is assailed by critics on the left, right and center on the grounds it is not effective, not accountable, not democratic or legitimate, and most threatening of all, not relevant in a global economy where private capital, production, an

Debt Relief

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Paper by Peter Blair Henry (04/2006)

Don't Rush to Reform the Fund (and the Bank)

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Lex Rieffel, The Examiner (3/23/06)

Resolving Nigeria's Paris Club Debt Problem: A Case of Non-Performing Creditors

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Working Paper by Lex Rieffel (8/1/05)

Walk Softly and Carry Less Debt

Sat, 30 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Paris Club Owes Nigeria A Fair Deal

Mon, 27 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Lex Reiffel (6/27/05)

Loan Sanctions and Odious Debt

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Paper by Michael Kremer and Seema Jayachandran (April 2005)

After the Tsunami, Flexible Debt Relief is Needed

Fri, 14 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Lex Rieffel, Financial Times (London) (1/14/05)

Making Iraq Creditworthy

Tue, 15 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Letter to the Editor by Lex Rieffel, London Financial Times (6/15/04)

Reducing Iraq's Foreign Debt

Fri, 06 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Lex Rieffel, The Miami Herald (2/6/04)

Argentina: Facing Up to its Debt Mess

Tue, 03 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Letter to the Editor by Lex Rieffel, Financial Times (2/3/04)

Restructuring Sovereign Debt

Fri, 19 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Lex Rieffel, NPR's Day to Day (12/19/03)

Is Debt Relief Efficient?

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Working Paper by Peter Blair Henry (11/2003)

Helping The Poor to Help Themselves: Debt Relief or Aid?

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Working Paper by Peter Blair Henry (11/2003)

Restructuring Sovereign Debt : The Case for Ad Hoc Machinery

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT

&A true masterpiece dealing with one of the most complex and topical issues of international finance. To my knowledge, this is the most comprehensive and well-documented book on the subject.&Jacques de Larosiere, adviser to the chairman, BNP

Make Odious Debt Too Risky To Issue

Thu, 08 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Michael Kremer and Seema Jayachandran, Financial Times, (05/08/03)

Odious Debt: When Dictators Borrow, Who Repays the Loan?

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT

When the international community wants to put pressure on a government that suppresses democracy and human rights, it commonly imposes economic sanctions. Traditional sanctions, however, are often either ineffective or inhumane. This article suggests

Debt Management and Government Securities Markets in the 21st Century

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This book reviews recent trends in the structure of OECD government securities markets and public debt management operations, and highlights the generic structural policy issues in emerging debt markets.

Debate: A World of Junk-Status States

Mon, 19 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Michael Kremer, Senior Fellow, Governance Studies, the Brookings Institution, and Seema Jayachandran, graduate student in economics at Harvard University, in the Guardian, August 19, 2002

Odious Debt

Mon, 01 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Policy Brief #103, by Michael Kremer and Seema Jayachandran (July 2002)

Foreign Aid Might Help More People as a Grant

Wed, 24 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Nancy Birdsall, Nonresident Senior Fellow, the Brookings Institution, in the Calgary Herald, April 24, 2002

A Step in the Wrong Direction

Mon, 10 Apr 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Nancy Birdsall, Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution, in The Financial Times, April 10, 2000

Somebody Turn on the Lights

Mon, 01 Nov 1999 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Martin Mayer, Guest Scholar, The Brookings Institution, in Derivatives Strategy, November 1999