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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.
Lessons of the American election for Europe and the world
Despite years of disastrous economic policy, and an even more catastrophic handling of the Covid-19 crisis, US President Donald Trump received substantially more votes in 2020 than he did in 2016. His blustering in the name of America was seen as standing up for the country by these voters – and they will not go away.
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
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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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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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The Social Cost of Carbon, Risk, Distribution, Market Failures: An Alternative Approach
Network Paper
Joseph Stiglitz, Nicholas Stern
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An investment bank to help the US prosper
Network Paper
Stephany Griffith-Jones
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Lessons of the American election for Europe and the world
Network Paper
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How Biden Can Restore Multilateralism Unilaterally
Network Paper
Joseph Stiglitz
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Martín Guzmán Says More…
Network Paper
Martin Guzman
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Visions for the recovery and progressive taxation for a post-COVID world
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Fiscal Space for Universal Health and Social Protection after the COVID19 Pandemic: How to Prevent Austerity
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The International Economic Association (IEA) announces the Stiglitz Essay Prize
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IMF Conditionality Reform in Promise and Practice: What does the evidence show?
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October 17, 2019 -
Globalization and Achieving the SDGs in Africa
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Rewriting the Rules of the European Economy
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March 21, 2019 -
Celebrating the ILO's Centenary: Investing in People at Work
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2018 Advanced Graduate Workshop on Poverty, Development, and Globalization
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INET/IMF Conference on the Macroeconomics of AI
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