Brookings: Topics - Globalization

Could the WTO Better Serve the Poor?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:30:00 GMT

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November 09, 2009, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

While developing countries struggle to improve their economic status in an environment of increased globalization and trade, the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement mechanism continues to disproportionately benefit wealthy nations. On November 9, Brookings held a discussion on recent efforts and suggested proposals to help developing countries overcome hurdles imposed by the WTO.

G-20 Summit: Recovering from the Crisis

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On September 24, President Obama will chair his first G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh. With the world economy improving, leaders will now focus their attention on economic recovery and restoring financial stability. Experts from Brookings Global Economy and Development program analyze top issues to be addressed at the summit and provide recommendations on how to effectively overcome global economic and governance challenges to ensure recovery now and to prevent future crises.

International Studies: How America’s Mania for College Rankings Went Global

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Higher education is fast becoming a global enterprise as students and professors hopscotch from nation to nation. Yet in this new world of mobility and competition, challenges to America’s educational primacy are inevitable—and international rankings are the means by which those challenges are most likely to arrive, writes Ben Wildavsky. A process is already under way to expand international rankings beyond the metrics of reputation and research to include measures of classroom learning. However, this could be both traumatic and useful for the American higher education system.

Climate Change, Trade, and Competitiveness: Is a Collision Inevitable? : Brookings Trade Forum 2008/2009

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Brookings Trade Forum provides comprehensive analysis on current and emerging issues of international trade and macroeconomics. Practitioners and academics contribute to each volume, with papers that provide an in-depth look at a particular topic. The 2008/2009 edition focuses on climate policy and its impact on trade.

Hillary Clinton's Passage to India

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

T.P. Sreenivasan examines the U.S.-India relationship in the context of Secretary of State Clinton's trip to the country. Though he believes the Obama administration has set the right tone with India, Sreenivasan argues that troubles may arise on several policy fronts including nuclear technology and fighting terrorism.

G8: The Run-up to L'Aquila

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Federiga Bindi explores topics of discussion in the lead-up to the G8 summit in Italy. Bindi points to high-level meetings prior to the summit as hopeful examples of participants speaking freely on issues of global concern like climate change and nuclear proliferation.

Europe and the Emerging Powers at the G8 Summit: "Taxation without Representation"

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As the G8 summit nears, Bruce Jones highlights the problems involved in holding international decision-making meetings with just a handful of countries in an increasingly interconnected world. Jones argues that it is time to get serious about new modes of cooperation that gives a stronger voice to rising powers such as India and China.

American Leadership in a Global Century

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Carlos Pascual delivered the commencement address at Fort Leavenworth Command and General Staff College. Pascual challenged graduates to make operational the perspectives of American leadership in a globalized world.

Financial Globalization and Economic Policies

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In a new working paper, Eswar Prasad and co-authors examine the economic policies that can help developing countries manage the process of financial globalization and recommend a tailored approach to balance the risks and benefits of financial integration.

The Obama Administration and the Americas : Agenda for Change

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Obama administration inherits a daunting set of domestic and international policy challenges. The Obama Administration and the Americas, however, argues that the new administration should focus early and strategically on Latin America.

Brazil as an Economic Superpower? : Understanding Brazil's Changing Role in the Global Economy

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings gathered scholars and policymakers from Brazil, Europe, and the United States to examine the present state and likely future of Brazil’s economy. Their findings can be found in Brazil as an Economic Superpower? The authors’ analysis focuses particularly on five key topics: agribusiness, energy, trade, social investment, and multinational corporations.

Shaping a Globalized World

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Carlos Pascual believes short- and long-term issues of globalization cannot be considered independently from one another. Rather, the biggest challenge for transnational governance lies in the scale of the global agenda, and the complexity and interconnectedness of individual issues. Pascual calls for a redefinition of global responsibilities in order to tackle the essential challenges of a globalized world.

How to Improve Governance : A New Framework for Analysis and Action

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This perceptive book emphasizes the need for an overall analytical framework that can be applied to different countries to help analyze the current situation, identify potential areas for improvement, and assess their relative feasibility and the steps needed to promote them.

The Chinese Growth Experience: A Golden Tapestry

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In a book review of "China’s Great Economic Transformation," edited by Loren Brandt and Thomas Rawski, Eswar Prasad focuses on critical questions about China's growth rates in recent years, including whether China has changed the laws of economics.

Oil, Globalization, and Political Reform in the Middle East

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In this U.S.-Islamic World Forum discussion paper, Shibley Telhami, Ben Smith, Michael Ross and Steven Heydemann explore issues of governance reform in the Middle East. Their comments and essays provide insights into the slow reform efforts and move the discourse away from the distorted emphasis on religion and culture.

Barack Obama: President of the World

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

President Barack Obama's personal experience of globalization makes him a very different American leader compared to those of the past, writes Michael Fullilove.

Does Openness To International Financial Flows Raise Productivity Growth?

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

There is a vast empirical literature analyzing the impact of financial openness on economic growth but far less attention has been paid to its effects on productivity growth. This is surprising given the strong evidence that productivity growth is the main driver of long-term economic growth. In a new working paper, Eswar Prasad, along with M. Ayhan Kose and Marco E. Terrones, argues that financial openness in fact has a positive impact on productivity growth, although the effects are subtle.

Financial Globalization and Productivity Growth

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

There is a vast empirical literature analyzing the impact of financial openness on economic growth but far less attention has been paid to its effects on productivity growth. This is surprising given the strong evidence that productivity growth is the main driver of long-term economic growth. In this new commentary, Brookings fellow Eswar Prasad, along with M. Ayhan Kose and Marco E. Terrones, argues that financial openness in fact has a positive impact on productivity growth, although the effects are subtle.

Global Governance Breakthrough: The G20 Summit and the Future Agenda

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Paul Martin, former Prime Minister of Canada, and Senior Fellows Colin Bradford and Johannes Linn assess the successful G20 Summit, its impact on global governance and provide recommendations for President-elect Obama. They argue that the next administration can build an inclusive and cooperative summit group to resolve the current financial and economic crisis as well as address other major complex global challenges and opportunities.

Regional Cooperation in Central Asia: Another Step Forward with CAREC

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Johannes Linn outlines the 7^th Ministerial Conference of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program (CAREC), which approved strategies for greater technical, operational, and financial solutions to the region. Operating since 2002, CAREC now needs to focus on these solutions to bring about sustainable development, improved infrastructure and institutional capacity of Central Asian countries, which is home to 120 million inhabitants.

Brookings-Tokyo Club-Wharton Conference

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:30:00 GMT

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October 16, 2008, 8:30 AM to 5:45 PM

On October 16, the Brookings Institution co-sponsored its fourth annual financial conference with the Tokyo Club and the Wharton School's Financial Institution Center on the future of securitzation after the current financial crisis. The following draft papers were presented at the conference. They will be revised and included in a forthcoming book to be published Brookings, the Tokyo Club, and the Wharton School.

Can Russia Compete? Enhancing Productivity and Innovation in a Globalizing World

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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October 15, 2008, 3:00 PM to 5:00PM

On October 15, 2008, Brookings co-hosted a discussion with the World Bank InfoShop on Can Russia Compete? Enhancing Productivity and Innovation in a Globalizing World. After escaping economic bankruptcy within the past ten years, Russia now needs to set its sights beyond oil and gas. Co-editors Raj M. Desai and Itzhak Goldberg focus on Russia's neglected manufacturing sector; and quantify and benchmark the relative strengths of the sector, identifying opportunities to increase the emerging economy's productivity and competitiveness.

Top 10 Global Economic Challenges Facing America's 44th President

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As President-Elect Obama prepares to lead the United States, what are the top global economic challenges facing the new president and his advisors and how should the new administration address them? A new report by Brookings global economic and development experts ranks the top 10 issues and details specific ideas for how to tackle the toughest challenges.

Who Is Reshaping the World?

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT

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October 07, 2008, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

The Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosted Thérèse Delpech, director for Strategic Studies at the French Atomic Energy Commission to deliver the Fifth Annual Raymond Aron Lecture. Delpech explored the forces currently redrawing the lines of the international system, from the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to revisionist powers and globalization. She offered insights into the future of the trans-Atlantic community and the French-American alliance in particular.

Can the World Be Governed? Possibilities for Effective Multilateralism

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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September 10, 2008, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

As the global economic and power structures have shifted in recent years, calls for reform of global institutions and governance mechanisms have increased. On September 10, Brookings hosted the Centre for International Governance Innovation to discuss the possibility of reform of current international organizations and processes and what the best options are for effective reform.

Corporate Action on Climate Adaptation and Development

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The 2008 Brookings Blum Roundtable recently convened representatives to focus on how the poor of the world will cope with climate change. With a few notable exceptions, the climate adaptation challenge, and the links between climate change, economic growth, human rights, and poverty alleviation, has not been high on the corporate agenda. Jane Nelson, an expert in corporate social responsibility, recommends the corporate community take action to address climate change adaptation in the developing world.

War in Georgia—End of an Era, Beginning a New Cold War?

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With violence erupting between Georgia and Russia, Johannes Linn analyzes the serious dilemmas confronting both countries and their citizens as well as the consequences for the global community. Linn examines the reemergence of a cold-war mentality, calls for a swift halt of Russia’s military actions and provides recommendations for the world’s response to the conflict.

Rising Food Prices – An Upside?

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In an Oxford-style debate hosted by The Economist, Homi Kharas supports the proposition that that there is “an upside for humanity in the rise of food prices.” Kharas argues that although current high food prices create hardships for some, higher prices in a market economy will provide the incentive for further production and ultimately raise incomes and provide the world with more food.

Considering the Global Economy and Development in National Security

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A recent report issued by the Center for a New American Security outlines recommendations for a new national security strategy. Lael Brainard authored recommendations for the report on how to integrate global economic and development concerns into the national security framework.

Strategic Leadership: Framework for a 21st Century National Security Strategy

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A recent report issued by the Phoenix Initiative outline recommendations for a new national security strategy for the next U.S. president. Lael Brainard and Ivo Daalder authored recommendations for the report that seek to marshal the best practices and ideas of the progressive tradition in U.S. foreign policy and adapt them to a rapidly changing world with a multitude of strategic challenges.

Perspectives on the Global Economic Landscape

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:30:00 GMT

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July 22, 2008, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

On July 22, Global Economy and Development at Brookings hosted John Lipsky, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, for a conversation on the evolving global economic landscape.

The Evolving Transatlantic Agenda

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT

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July 11, 2008, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

In the coming years, European and American leaders will face pressing global challenges such as terrorism, international trade negotiations and climate change, which will require joint action and close collaboration between American and European leaders. On July 11, the Center on the United States and Europe (CUSE) at Brookings hosted Jim Murphy MP, Great Britain’s Minister for Europe, for a discussion of the role of public diplomacy in the new transatlantic agenda.

Can Russia Compete? : Enhancing Productivity and Innovation in a Globalizing World

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The original research and analysis of Desai, Goldberg, and their colleagues will be of use to anyone interested in the problems of building manufacturing competitiveness, especially in Russia and the post-Soviet transition economies.

Solving U.S. Domestic Issues: Think Globally, Respond Globally

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Global problems impact America domestically in areas of financial security, job loss, and cost-push inflation. Colin Bradford argues that international institutions offer a different approach to managing those issues that are both domestic and global.

Chinese Economic Performance in the Long Run

Wed, 28 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT

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May 28, 2008, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

On May 28, 2008, Angus Maddison presented his recent findings published in the second edition of Chinese Economic Performance in the Long Run. Maddison discussed his analysis of the six major transitions in Chinese history, beginning with the transformation under the Sung Dynasty and ending in his predictions for the future of China’s economy.

America's Trade Agenda: Examining the Trade Enforcement Act of 2007

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In testimony to the Senate Finance Committee, Lael Brainard discussed America’s response to globalization through the lens of trade policies and examines how provisions of the Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 can help America compete more fairly in the growing global marketplace that requires clearly enforced rules.

The Post-American World: A Discussion with Fareed Zakaria

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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May 15, 2008, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Brookings President Strobe Talbott, author of The Great Experiment, and CUSE Director Daniel Benjamin joined journalist Fareed Zakaria for a conversation about his new book, The Post-American World. This far-reaching discussion reviewed the choices the United States will face as world political and economic power shifts to emerging global powerhouses, such as China and India.

Global Trends with Moisés Naím

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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April 29, 2008, 12:00 PM to 12:00

The Global Economy and Development program at Brookings hosted the second meeting of its Global Young Professionals Program on April 29, featuring Moises Naim, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy Magazine. Naim addressed current global economic trends.

Brazil As An Economic Superpower? Understanding Brazil’s Changing Role In The Global Economy

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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April 28, 2008, 12:00 PM to 12:00

On April 28, the Global Economy and Development Program hosted a conference to explore four of Brazil’s key economic-policy challenges. Whatever the role Brazil chooses to play in the global economy will matter for the United States and other countries in the region.

Economic Growth Strategies for Developing Countries in an Era of Global Uncertainty

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT

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April 14, 2008, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Since 1950, only 12 countries have managed to grow at rates in excess of 7 percent for 25 years or more. Many more countries—in places as diverse as Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East—have managed high growth rates for shorter periods, only to see that growth falter. On April 14, The Hamilton Project and the Commission on Growth & Development hosted a discussion on the role of economic growth in reducing poverty in developing nations.

Mobilizing Talent for Global Development

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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April 02, 2008, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Global Economy and Development at Brookings hosted the release of a new publication, The International Mobility of Talent Types, Causes, and Development Impact Track (Oxford University Press, 2008), in coordination with the World Institute for Development Economics Research of the United Nations University.

The Politics of Influence: An Analysis of IMF Surveillance

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Capital Account Liberalization, Real Wages, and Productivity

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In new research, Peter Blair Henry shows the benefits of stock market opening for developing countries.

Is the Brain Drain Good for Africa?

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

William Easterly and Yaw Nyarko discuss the costs and benefits of brain drain for African countries.

New Economy Safety Net: A Proposal to Enhance Worker Adjustment Programs

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Despite profound economic changes over recent years, America’s job-transition, or worker adjustment, program remains one of the weakest among advanced economies. Lael Brainard proposes fundamental changes in the nation’s programs in order to provide enhanced training and financial support to help American workers compete.

Boosting Smart Power: The Role of the United States in the Middle East

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

While the United States concentrates its Middle Eastern policy efforts on democracy and the war on terrorism, 60% of the region’s population is facing a crisis of their own – a fight for decent education, employment and housing. Brookings Fellow Navtej Dhillon says that the United States and the international community must refocus their efforts on building a future for the Middle Eastern majority; from using hard power to boosting smart power.

Contending with the Rise of China

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:42:56 GMT

China is an economic powerhouse, a key member of the United Nations Security Council and a world leader that continues to expand its influence. Richard C. Bush III says now is the time for the United States to embrace a strategy of engagement with China.

The Cuban Economy After Castro

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With Fidel Castro’s resignation as president of Cuba, what is next for the Cuban economy under new leadership? Can Cuban industry reform and what are the historical lessons the new leadership should examine before tackling economic policy changes? Raj Desai examines related issues.

India's Growing Economy: Song of the Crossroads

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Arvind Panagariya discusses India's recent economic growth and how reforms can help this trend to continue.

India: The Emerging Giant

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT

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February 14, 2008, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Brookings hosted Arvind Panagariya for a discussion of India’s economy based on his new book, India: The Emerging Giant. Panagariya reviewed India’s economic development since independence and offered insights based on his analysis of four distinct periods of India’s growth experience.

The Impact of Rising Global Food Prices

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

International food prices are rising globally, prompting many countries to adjust tariffs to attract or keep more food domestically. Homi Kharas, Senior Fellow, Wolfensohn Center for Development, recently discussed the tariffs with NPR, noting how policies are impacting production and consumption patterns globally.

Russia Resurgent: The Once and Future Superpower

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Fueled by rising revenues from its vast oil reserves, Russia is experiencing a sudden comeback from its economic and political collapse just sixteen years ago. This program will consider what Russia’s re-emergence as a global force could mean for the already diminishing constraints of arms control and for a renewed power struggle between Russia and the U.S. in an increasingly multi-polar world. Brookings Scholar Clifford Gaddy speaks about Russia, past and present.

Climate Change and Global Trade

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:15:30 GMT

Two of the top issues that the next president of the United States must face are climate change and global trade. William Antholis explains how the United States can seek breakthroughs in reducing domestic greenhouse gas emissions and succeed in an open world trading system.

Do Politically Connected Firms Undermine Their Own Competitiveness?

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In a new Global working paper, Raj Desai and co-author Anders Olofsgård examines cronyism, specifically focusing on the competitiveness of politically favored firms, and finding that influential firms do innovate and invest less.

Global Downturn? The World Economy in 2008

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:00:00 GMT

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January 31, 2008, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

On January 31, the Brookings Institution and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) hosted a presentation of the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update. Economic Counselor of the IMF and Director of the Research Department Simon Johnson presented the report’s findings. The WEO contains the IMF’s updated forecast for 2008 and analyzes recent global economic developments.

Climate Change in the Overall Development Context

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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January 31, 2008, 12:00 PM to 12:00

Brookings Global hosted a private dinner with Kemal Derviş, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, on January 31, 2008 as part of an ongoing Global Seminar Series. Mr. Derviş discussed the impact of climate change on the overall development context.

Superpower Interventions and Their Consequences for Democracy

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

William Easterly, with co-authors Shanker Satyanath and Daniel Berger, tackle the impact of superpower interventions on democracy, examining the type of effect of the intervention and whether it matters whether the superpower is democratic or authoritarian.

Candidate Issue Index: Trade

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Lael Brainard presents leading presidential candidates' positions on trade issues, including NAFTA and other free trade agreements; China; and assistance to workers displaced by globalization. This chart is part of a series of issue indices to be published during the 2008 presidential election cycle.

Presidential Candidates Should Address Globalization's Challenges

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As the presidential candidates turn to the South Carolina primaries, differences have emerged between the parties about how to maintain America's economic competitive advantage, particularly given the rise of countries like China and India. John L. Thornton notes that candidates should be required to discuss specific policies in a serious debate about American competitiveness that eschews sound bites and populist pandering.

Competitiveness: From Charleston to China

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT

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January 11, 2008, 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

The morning after the South Carolina GOP debate, and just a week before the state’s Republican presidential primary, Brookings, The Post and Courier, South Carolina ETV and the College of Charleston hosted an Opportunity 08 forum featuring national economic policy experts and leading political analysts.

Egypt’s Economic Prosperity: A Prospect for Hope or Potential for Shattered Dreams?

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Fellow Navtej Dhillon discusses Egypt's economic prosperity and whether the country's youth will see the benefits of job acceleration.

CAREC: A Coming Force in Regional Affairs?

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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January 08, 2008, 12:00 PM to 12:00

At a recent event, Brookings Scholar Johannes Linn provided insight on CAREC’s efforts to bring together eight countries and six multilateral institutions to achieve accelerated economic growth and poverty reduction .

China’s Economic Growth and Its Implications for the World

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:30:00 GMT

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January 08, 2008, 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM

On January 8, the John L. Thornton China Center and CAIJING Magazine hosted a symposium on China’s economy and its implications for the global economy. A distinguished panel of leading economists and China experts analyzed and discussed the policy options that would enable sustained high growth of the Chinese and global economy.

From Oil Boom to Youth Boon: Tapping the Middle East Demographic Gift

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:30:00 GMT

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January 07, 2008, 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM

On January 7, the Middle East Youth Initiative, a joint partnership of the Wolfensohn Center for Development at Brookings and the Dubai School of Government, presented recent research on how to improve the economic landscape for youth in the Middle East. New working papers on social exclusion, economics of marriage and the state of youth in Egypt, Iran and Syria were presented by a distinguished panel of experts, who also discussed the role of institutions in the Middle East and policy recommendations for how the region can leverage its large youth population.

Global Governance: New Players, New Rules

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Scholar Colin Bradford describes why the 20th century model of global governance needs a make over and what can be done to improve it.

Facing Protectionism Generated By Trade Disputes: China’s Post-WTO Blues

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. policymakers and presidential hopefuls often express concern over the large and growing U.S.-China trade deficit and propose solutions, including appreciation of the yuan, to help resolve it. Yet, what are the real economic issues underlying the trade deficit and what policies would help successfully resolve it?

The Asian Path Toward Helping Burma

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

With the leaders of the 10 ASEAN countries gathering in Singapore for their summit meeting, Brookings expert Lex Rieffel and David Steinberg of Georgetown University, argue that the U.S. government’s agenda on Burma would be better served by letting its Asian partners lead on the critical issues.

Foreign Aid: An End to the World's Worst Poverty?

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Scholar William Easterly discusses foreign aid with Fareed Zakaria on his show Foreign Exchange.

Recasting Sovereignty: France in a Globalized World

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:30:00 GMT

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November 15, 2007, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

On November 15, the Brookings Institution welcomed former French Minister of Foreign Affairs Hubert Védrine to deliver the fourth annual Raymond Aron Lecture. Hubert Védrine, the author of a report commissioned by President Nicolas Sarkozy on the subject in July 2007, explored how France has managed to maintain its sovereignty and its influence in the midst of globalization.

Q&A on International Financial Markets and the IMF

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In a time of increasing uncertainty about global financial markets and the future of the international monetary system, Peter Kenen, Walker Professor of Economics and International Finance Emeritus at Princeton University, discussed the most critical global economic issues and the future of the International Monetary Fund with Domenico Lombardi, Brookings Global Nonresident Senior Fellow.

IMF Reform: A Marathon, Not a Sprint

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

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November 13, 2007, 12:00 PM to 7:15:00 PM

From Lima to Doha: Assessing the U.S. Trade Agenda

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The House approved a free-trade agreement with Peru last week, and Senate approval appears likely. Brookings Journalist-in-Residence Paul Blustein contends that the bipartisan vote was a breakthrough, but what’s needed is a meaningful Doha Round deal.

Improving Health Statistics in Africa

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The availability of statistics is crucial in the fight against poverty and the lack of reliable and good-quality statistics is a major obstacle to assessment of changes in development indicators in many African countries. Brookings Scholar Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala discusses the importance of improving health statistics in Africa.

Globalization: Outsourcing Will Be a Major Issue

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Nonresident Senior Fellow Arvind Panagariya discusses issues that are impacting globalization with Rinku Tyagi.

Global Health Views: Donor Perspectives on Innovative Financing

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

On October 22, 2007, representatives of development aid agencies in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands were joined by ministry officials from Rwanda and Liberia at Brookings to discuss the role that innovative financing plays in donor health aid portfolios and how to assess whether new instruments add value in a crowded health aid landscape.

Reform of Global Governance: Priorities for Action

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Governance reform was high on the agenda at the recent World Bank/IMF Annual Meeting in Washington. Brookings experts Colin Bradford and Johannes Linn examine priorities for reform at both institutions and other global organizations in a new Policy Brief.

Dealing Sensibly with the Threat of Disruption in Trade with China: The Analytics of Increased Economic Interdependence

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Noting widespread concern in Washington over the large and growing U.S.-China trade deficit, Brookings Scholar Wing Thye Woo discusses solutions to the present trade tensions.

Ministries of Finance and Civil Society Organizations: Friends or Foes?

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:30:00 GMT

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October 18, 2007, 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM

On October 18, Brookings hosted Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, distinguished visiting fellow with Global Economy and Development, who has just been named Managing Director of the World Bank, for a presentation of her paper titled The Role of Civil Society Organizations in Supporting Fiscal Transparency in African Countries.

Central Asia – National Interests and Regional Prospects

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Restoring America's Leadership Legitimacy

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Colin I. Bradford, Guardian Unlimited (7/9/07)

The Asian Financial Crisis: A Ten-Year Retrospective on the Winds of Fortune

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Wing Thye Woo, The Brookings Institution (6/28/07)

Indonesia: Ten Years After the Crisis

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Lex Rieffel, The Brookings Institution (6/28/07)

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)

Global Views: Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Lael Brainard says the biggest takeaway from the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 introduced by Sens. Baucus, Graham, Grassley and Schumer is that Congress has run out of patience with China.

U.S. Trade Policy and Small Business

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Testimony by Lael Brainard before the U.S. House Committee on Small Business (6/13/07)

Trade and Globalization

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In testimony before the Senate Finance Committee, Lael Brainard discussed trade and globalization. She argued that trade adjustment assistance is the core program for addressing dislocation associated with globalization.

Strengthening the Nation's Safety Net

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

To understand how the new global economy is affecting American workers, look no further than Dave Bevard from Galesburg, Ill. Bevard recently testified to a congressional committee about the devastating effects of losing his job: "[We] believed that if you worked hard, played by the rules and made a quality product, you would be rewarded for your efforts. Instead . . . we were given a pink slip and told that our plant would close and move to Mexico . . . "

Broken Contract

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Paper by Jason Bordoff (Summer 2007)

Achieving Progressive Tax Reform in an Increasingly Global Economy

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The progressive tax system, and the nation's fiscal system more broadly, have historically played an important role in expanding opportunities for all Americans while reducing inequality. But the same dynamic forces of technological change, financial innovation, and globalization that have contributed to rising income inequality also present new challenges for progressive taxation.

How the World Can Save the Bank

Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Paul Blustein (05/18/07)

The Impact of Globalization on the World's Poor

Wed, 16 May 2007 15:30:00 GMT

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May 16, 2007, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Brookings Global Economy and Development program hosted the release of a study, "The Impact of Globalization on the World's Poor," in coordination with scholars from the World Institute for Development Economics Research of the United Nations University and the Center for Global Development. Panelists discussed the main findings of the research, its relevance to current policy issues, and possible strategies that would better harness the benefits of globalization in favor of the world's poor.

Canada's Multilateralism is on the Line

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Colin I. Bradford (04/30/07)

Taking a Permanent Bite Out of Malaria

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Charles C. Griffin (04/24/07)

Wolfowitz Case Offers Test of Multilateralism

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Interview by Kenneth Rogoff, NPR's All Things Considered (4/23/07)

Rethinking the Revolving Door for Immigration

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Neil Ruiz (04/23/07)

The Way Forward for Global Financial Policy

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Kenneth Rogoff, Project Syndicate (4/13/07)

Globalization and Income Polarization in Rich Countries

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Gary Burtless shows how income inequality has changed in rich countries and considers how much of the change can be explained by closer economic integration between rich and poor countries.

The Wedding Shortage

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Marriage, long the centerpiece of Middle Eastern life, is in crisis. The reason: a new generation of young men cannot afford to marry--a fact that's destined to exacerbate many of the region's social and political problems.

Meeting the Challenge of Income Instability

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Testimony by Lael Brainard before a Hearing of the Joint Economic Committee (2/28/07)

Global Agenda Forum

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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February 20, 2007 at 12:00 AM

As the forces of globalization gain strength and speed, the challenges and opportunities presented to policymakers, corporate heads and civil society leaders have grown more complex. The Brookings Global Agenda Forum spotlighted the top international challenges for the year and offered in-depth, exclusive analysis.