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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.
Call for Papers: JGD Issue on Gendered Effects of Globalization
While the aggregate effects of globalization are well documented, the different impacts of globalization on men and women have received less attention. This special issue will focus on the gendered impacts of globalization in lower- and middle-income countries. The authors are open to both theoretical and empirical work, and proposals of 1500 words or less are due June 15, 2022.
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.
Supreme Court Abortion Decision Will Cause More Maternal Deaths and Greater Economic Hardship
The U.S. already has the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy nations. Overturning Roe sets the nation back even more.
In Turbulent Times the IMF Can Safeguard Financial Stability By Fully Embracing Capital Controls
Advice to countries is inconsistent and uneven, a recent report finds.
The Breast is the World's Shortest Supply Chain. Stop Being Squeamish and Start Working on Better Breastfeeding Policies
To avoid another formula shortage we must talk about breastmilk. The scope of the crisis is in no small part the fault of economists. We have neglected nursing parents in economic policy, and we have turned a blind eye to the political economy of breastmilk.
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.
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IPD colleague Stephany Griffith-Jones Receives Award in Chile
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Argentina and the IMF Turn Away From Austerity
Foreign Policy
April 1, 2022 -
Africa’s economies need global solidarity and economic restructuring to recover from Covid – Stiglitz
Daily Maverick
April 1, 2022 -
Making the international corporate tax system work for all
The Progressive Post
April 1, 2022 -
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
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The dramatic Latin American crisis
Global Americans
June 25, 2021
Latest Publications
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Brief: World Protests 2021-2022
Policy Brief
Isabel Ortiz, Sara Burke, Mohamed Berrada, Hernán Cortés
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Making the international corporate tax system work for all
Backgrounder
Joseph Stiglitz
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A MACRO-DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVE ON EURO AREA IMBALANCES
Backgrounder
Juan Montecino
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End Austerity: A Global Report on Budget Cuts and Harmful Social Reforms in 2022-25
Working Paper
Isabel Ortiz, Matthew Cummins
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Understanding the consequences of IMF surcharges: the need for reform
Network Paper
Joseph Stiglitz, Kevin Gallagher
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Recognising and rewarding care work: the role of public policies
Policy Brief #3
Jayati Ghosh
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The structure of care work and inequalities among care workers
Policy Brief #2
Jayati Ghosh
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Defining Care: conceptualisations and particularities
Policy Brief #1
Jayati Ghosh
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WTO Cannot Continue as Barrier to COVID-19 Medicines | Opinion
Article / Op-Ed in Newsweek
Joseph Stiglitz, Lori Wallach
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IMF surcharges: A lose-lose policy for global recovery
Network Paper
Joseph Stiglitz, Kevin Gallagher
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Making the international corporate tax system work for all
Article / Op-Ed in The Progressive Post
Upcoming Events
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Recent Events
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2022 IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Side Event “Winds of change: the future of tax reforms in Latin America”
Meeting
October 13, 2022 -
2022 IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Side Event “Avoiding Austerity in a Time of Compounding Crises”
Meeting
October 12, 2022 -
The Global South Under Debt Distress
Meeting
October 11, 2022 -
Resolving Macroeconomic Debt Crises After Four Decades of Mismanaged Globalization
Meeting
October 11, 2022 -
Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz Speaks at Knowledge Forum on Global Economy in Multiple Crises
Meeting
October 7, 2022 -
An Uncertain Future: The World Economy, Globalization and Resentment
Meeting
September 30, 2022 -
Launch of the End Austerity Campaign and Report
Meeting
September 28, 2022 -
Call for Papers: JGD Special Issue on Gendered Effects of Globalization in Developing Countries
Meeting
June 15, 2022 -
World Protests: A Study of Key Protest Issues in the 21st Century
Meeting
November 9, 2021
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