RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Leonardo Martinez-Diaz, Fall 2008, World Policy Journal, Volume 25, Issue 3
Apart from the new pressures of the global financial crisis, the countries of Latin America are enjoying a period of economic growth, prosperity, and stable democracies. Yet these countries are also experiencing a great demographic change that will place more demand on their economies and governments. Leonardo Martinez-Diaz explains what these trends will mean for the region. Read More
PAST EVENT
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
3:00 PM to 5:00PM
Washington, DC
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. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Mauricio Cárdenas, October 15, 2008, The Brookings Institution
In the wake of the global financial crisis, President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has expressed confidence in the Brazilian economy to withstand a slowdown. Mauricio Cardenas discusses the fundamentals of the Brazilian economy and analyzes whether Brazil is likely to maintain its economic strength. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
October 2008, The Brookings Institution
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. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Arvind Panagariya, September 25, 2008, Economic Times
In January 2008, excitement surrounded the revelation by Tata Motors to offer the world’s cheapest vehicle, the Tata Nano, with a purchase price of US$2,500. Tata was praised for creating a car for the common man in India, but Arvind Panagariya questions the real cost of Nano’s production on taxpayers by examining the tripartite agreement signed between Tata Motors, West Bengal government and West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Philip H. Gordon, October 6, 2008 Issue, Newsweek International
As the U.S.-India civil nuclear agreement goes to Congress for approval, Philip Gordon notes the considerable advantages and limited downsides the pact will hold for both countries. He argues that rejection of the deal would only serve to isolate the United States by denying firms the opportunity to participate in partnerships with an emerging strategic partner. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
M. Ayhan Kose and Eswar Prasad, September 24, 2008, The Brookings Institution
As the U.S. financial crisis continues to unfold, what is the likely impact on emerging markets, such as China, India and Brazil? Eswar Prasad and M. Ayhan Kose release new research examining economic decoupling between industrial and emerging markets and discuss the likely effects of the crisis. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Mauricio Cárdenas, September 22, 2008, The Brookings Institution
The U.S. financial crisis has profound implications for emerging markets given the integrated and global nature of today’s economy. Mauricio Cardenas, director of Brookings’s Latin America Initiative, examines the likely impact on Latin American economies and discusses how they might deflect some of the aftershocks from the U.S. economic crisis. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Clifford G. Gaddy, September 16, 2008, The Moscow Times
Cliff Gaddy explores the widely held idea that Russia's recent invasion of Georgia was a primary cause for the Russian stock market to plummet. Instead, Gaddy believes the global decline in oil prices—now nearly 30% off highs in July—is a more likely reason. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Warwick J. McKibbin and Tingsong Jiang, August 2008, The Broookings Institution
In “What Does a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific Mean to China,” the latest installment of the Brookings Global Economy and Development working paper series, Tingsong Jiang, Senior Economist at the Centre for International Economics in Australia, and Warwick J. McKibbin, Nonresident Senior Fellow in Global Economy and Development, assert it is in China’s interest to actively liberalize trade in the Asia-Pacific region. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Clifford G. Gaddy, August 23, 2008, Newsweek International
Cliff Gaddy discusses the politics of managing the situation between Russia and Georgia, advising that using economics as a tool poses risks on a global scale. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Johannes F. Linn, August 12, 2008, The Brookings Institution
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. Read More
VIDEO
Wing Thye Woo, August 08, 2008
China has enjoyed significant economic growth and become a major global actor. Wing Thye Woo notes that China’s economic muscle, driven by infrastructure and exports, is probably safe from a short-term global recession. But a longer recession could threaten China's ability to modernize its industries.
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Lael Brainard, July 22, 2008, The Brookings Institution
The Olympic development boom in China showcases the results of years of rapid growth in China’s economy and mirrors that of many other emerging markets. One of the Olympic lessons for the U.S. should be to reverse its ailing infrastructure trend and begin investing for the long-term to stay competitive, according to Lael Brainard. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Warwick J. McKibbin, Peter J. Wilcoxen and Wing Thye Woo, July 2008, The Brookings Institution
Climate change may be the key obstacle in preventing China from reaching equivalent living standards with the Western world. Warwick McKibbin, Peter Wilcoxen, and Wing Thye Woo analyze the future of international climate change agreements and offer recommendations on how to engage China, continue growth and establish an effective framework. Read More