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Weak International Economic Cooperation--COVID-19 Crisis
This paper analyzes several of the dimensions of weakening multilateralism in the area of economic cooperation during the COVID-19 crisis. Professor José Antonio Ocampo argues that international cooperation during the COVID-19 crisis has been weaker than during the 2008-09 North Atlantic Financial crisis.
The Role of the EIB in the Green Transformation
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is an integral part of the European Green Deal, with the role of funding agency and advisor, with programs structured around the key area of focus of the European Green Deal and with a Climate Action Plan implying the EIB will be making 50% of their lending to climate change-related activities by 2025.
Joseph Stiglitz Publishes New Book: People, Power, and Profits
A Nobel prize winner challenges us to throw off the free market fundamentalists and reclaim our economy. An authoritative account of the predictable dangers of free market fundamentalism and the foundations of progressive capitalism, People, Power, and Profits shows us an America in crisis, but also lights a path through this challenging time.
Recovering from the Pandemic: An Appraisal of Lessons Learned
This FEPS Covid Response Paper provides observations from the failures and successes around the world in dealing with Covid-19 and its economic aftermath. Professor Stiglitz explains why, even with the best policies, the economic fall-out from Covid-19 is likely to be severe: there will not be a V-shaped recovery, but rather a U-shaped one.
World Protests: A Study of Key Protest Issues in the 21st Century
Social unrest has been rising worldwide. World Protests examines over 2,800 protests between 2006-2020 in 101 countries, covering 93% of the world population. The study shows that most protests are peaceful and that their demands are in accordance with Human Rights and development goals. Protesters want better public services, jobs, living standards, democracy and civil rights.
When Violence Goes Up the Income Gap Widens. Something Needs to Be Done
Self-employed women stay home when violence in a community escalates. Self-employed men continue to work. This can have profound effects on household dynamics and women's wellbeing.
Don't Let Inaction Shape the Economic Recovery. That's What Susan Strange Would Say
The great British scholar, a founder of the field of international political economy, warned against geopolitical passivity. The world must not let political inertia and resistance by entrenched interests lead to a non-decision to do better.
Nepal's Government Must Stop Violence Against Women, Ensure Equal Rights
Domestic abuse increased during the pandemic lockdown, but even before then sexism remained stubbornly entrenched. Until lawmakers get serious about gender parity, women's lives will not improve..
Congress: Make the Child Tax Credit Permanent
The program is wildly popular with Americans and goes a long way in fighting both poverty and racism.
Time to Pinpoint Policies Needed for Better Post-Pandemic Jobs Growth
Wide-ranging questions will allow countries to find and fix past problems that went undiagnosed.
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Ending the Race to the Bottom
Foreign Affairs
September 27, 2021 -
Significant but insufficient progress in financial support for developing countries
Global Americans
June 25, 2021 -
Does Joe Biden’s spending plan really risk high inflation?
The Guardian
June 25, 2021 -
A Global Tax Deal for the Rich, Not the Poor
Project Syndicate
June 25, 2021 -
Former ministers, intellectuals and social sectors will support the Coalition of Hope
La Republica
June 25, 2021 -
The dramatic Latin American crisis
Global Americans
June 25, 2021 -
Dollar, inflation, wages and rates: Martín Guzmán’s definitions of the four key variables of the economy
Market Research Telecast
June 25, 2021 -
Despite diverging economic views, we all support the Biden plan
The Hill
June 25, 2021 -
IMF welcomes Argentina's progress toward addressing Paris Club debt
Reuters
June 25, 2021 -
Quem está ganhando a histórica guerra de ideias entre os economistas
UOL
June 25, 2021 -
Historic But Inadequate: Joseph Stiglitz on G7 Deal to Back a 15% Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate
Democracy Now!
June 25, 2021
Latest Publications
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What Yellen Must Do
Network Paper
Joseph Stiglitz
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The Age of Public Development Banks Has Arrived
Network Paper
Stephany Griffith-Jones, José Antonio Ocampo
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World Protests
Book
Isabel Ortiz, Sara Burke, Mohamed Berrada, Hernan Cortes Saenz
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Fostering More-Competitive Labor Markets
Network Paper
Joseph Stiglitz
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From Manufacturing-Led Export Growth to a Twenty-First Century Inclusive Growth Strategy
Network Paper
Joseph Stiglitz
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Understanding the Consequences of IMF Surcharges: The Need for Reform
Policy Brief #23
Joseph Stiglitz, Kevin Gallagher
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The Role of the EIB in the Green Transformation
Network Paper
Stephany Griffith-Jones, Marco Carreras
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Global Austerity Alert: Looming Budget Cuts in 2021-25 and Alternative Pathways
Working Paper
Isabel Ortiz, Matthew Cummins
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Q&A: The role of financial policies in climate action
Network Paper
José Antonio Ocampo
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Biden debe cancelar acuerdo de préstamo del IFDC a Ecuador
Network Paper
Kevin Gallagher
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Towards a dynamic disequilibrium theory with randomness
Network Paper
Martin Guzman, Joseph Stiglitz
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World Protests: A Study of Key Protest Issues in the 21st Century
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November 9, 2021 -
Visions for the recovery and progressive taxation for a post-COVID world
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May 3, 2021 -
Fiscal Space for Universal Health and Social Protection after the COVID19 Pandemic: How to Prevent Austerity
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October 2, 2020 -
The International Economic Association (IEA) announces the Stiglitz Essay Prize
Meeting
July 3, 2020 -
IMF Conditionality Reform in Promise and Practice: What does the evidence show?
Meeting
October 17, 2019 -
Globalization and Achieving the SDGs in Africa
Meeting
August 27, 2019 -
Rewriting the Rules of the European Economy
Meeting
March 21, 2019 -
Celebrating the ILO's Centenary: Investing in People at Work
Meeting
March 13, 2019 -
2018 Advanced Graduate Workshop on Poverty, Development, and Globalization
Graduate Workshop
July 8, 2018
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