The Global South and the circular economy
Debt relief is needed to promote circular economy initiatives in the Global South. Megan Murdie, Ana Birliga Sutherland and Marvin Nusseck discuss how debt relief can be transformative
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Global Economy
The changing dynamics of the Western Balkans
The EU is accelerating enlargement to the Western Balkans. Marek Dabrowski and Luca Léry Moffat consider economic and social convergence in the region and the economic and institutional aspects of EU accession
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Trade effects of industrial policies
Industrial policy is in vogue among policymakers globally. Alessandro Barattieri, Aaditya Mattoo and Daria Taglioni examine the shielding effects that preferential agreements can have when a trade partner implements a new industrial policy
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South African resilience
We are entering an era of new economic challenges, even as the recent ones have yet to be overcome. Lesetja Kganyago discusses how South Africa is responding to the global economic challenges
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Key strategic priorities for the BVI
BVI Finance panel examines impact of recent UK elections and concludes international finance centres must inform new MPs about their significant contributions to the UK
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A low-growth world is an unequal, unstable world
Long periods of slow economic growth can cause a jump in inequality. Kristalina Georgieva argues that a balanced set of policies can stave off that outcome
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How the EU can counterbalance the US
The Inflation Reduction Act has sparked concern in the EU. Salvador Barrios, Jonathan Pycroft, Andrzej Stasio and Daniel Stöhlker argue that the EU’s own green funding initiatives can compete with the IRA
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Overcome divisions and confront threats
The challenges confronting the EU are substantial. Maria Demertzis, André Sapir and Jeromin Zettelmeyer recommend that the new Presidents of the European Commission, Council and Parliament promote growth and enhance cohesion
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The return of industrial policies
Industrial policies are increasingly used in advanced economies. Valentine Millot and Łukasz Rawdanowicz discuss the pros and cons of such policies and outline principles to inform policy guidelines
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