Globalization, development and governance

Future of Europe Analyses

New Changes and Old Challenges in the Economic Governance of the Eurozone (ARI)

The tenth anniversary of the creation of the euro coincided with the most severe economic crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s. And it did so amid uncertainty over the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty. Its entry into force will allow for some improvements, such as greater economic coordination, but some of its weaknesses will remain. Despite this, as a whole the eurozone will probably emerge strengthened from the crisis.

By Clara Crespo

20 Apr 2010 //

19 mins Reading time

Globalization, development and governance Analyses

Can the Euro Compete with the US Dollar?: The View from the BRICs (ARI)

As things now stand, for the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) the euro poses no threat to the US dollar from a material standpoint. However, as far as ideas are concerned, there has in fact been a change in the status quo of the international monetary system.

By Miguel Otero Iglesias

05 Mar 2010 //

18 mins Reading time

Globalization, development and governance Analyses

International Trade and Emerging Protectionism since the Crisis (ARI)

Protectionism has returned, reversing an almost three-decade trend of trade liberalisation.

By Razeen Sally

15 Jan 2010 //

13 mins Reading time

Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood Working Papers

Taxation, Governance and Resource Mobilisation in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Survey of Key Issues

The purpose of this paper is to present some key theoretical and policy debates concerning the relationships between taxation, aid, governance and political organisation in the political economy of development in Sub-Saharan Africa.

By Jonathan Di John

30 Sep 2009 //

61 mins Reading time

Globalization, development and governance Analyses

The Global Economic Crisis and India: An Analysis (ARI)

The unfolding global financial crisis comes in various forms and presents many challenges as well as opportunities, even though it is too early to predict any specific outcome. However, the fact remains that the international system and the concept of power as such is undergoing a shift. This has serious implications for the developing world. The financial crisis presents India in particular with several geopolitical implications.

By Pankaj Vashisht, Sriparna Pathak

10 Sep 2009 //

15 mins Reading time

Globalization, development and governance Analyses

The Arts Sector and the Current Financial Crisis (ARI)

The international financial crisis has had an impact on the arts sector and cultural organisations need to take measures to survive the economic downturn.

By Cristina Fuentes La Roche

21 Jul 2009 //

17 mins Reading time

Globalization, development and governance Analyses

The Impact of the Global Recession on South Africa (ARI)

This paper examines the impact of the global economic recession on South Africa’s economy and society, the ways in which the country’s government has chosen to respond to that crisis, and its likely social and political fall-out.

By Hein Marais

17 Jul 2009 //

26 mins Reading time

Globalization, development and governance Analyses

The Impact of the Global Crisis on China and its Reaction (ARI)

The current global financial crisis is having a significant negative impact on the Chinese economy, affecting exports, foreign exchange reserves and structural adjustments.

14 Apr 2009 //

15 mins Reading time

Globalization, development and governance Analyses

What Makes this Financial Crisis Different from Others? (ARI)

This ARI aims to review the underlying causes of the financial crisis that erupted in the US in 2007, using a comparative approach and noting similarities with earlier crises (Mexico in 1994 and South Korea in 1997).

By Iliana Olivié

01 Apr 2009 //

22 mins Reading time

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