More: Reforms
Crossing the chasm: Economics and economic policy
Contemporary economists the world over are trained in textbooks that are overwhelmingly American in thought and methods.
The conclusions of standard textbooks are straightforward; the...
Further reforms can foster more inclusive labour markets in The Netherlands
Economic performance in The Netherlands is vibrant and growth is expected to remain robust, underpinned by sound public finances, healthy job creation and high...
Deeper reforms in Korea will ensure more inclusive and sustainable growth
Short-term prospects for the Korean economy are good, with an uptick in world trade and fiscal policy driving growth, but productivity remains relatively low...
Deeper reforms in Germany will ensure more inclusive and sustainable growth
The German economy is undergoing a robust expansion, with record-low unemployment and real wage gains underpinning domestic demand while strong exports are driving business...
King Abdullah of Jordan: Balancing on an ever-tighter tightrope
A look at a decade of failed social, economic and political reform in Jordan goes a far way to explain recent mass anti-government protests...
Mahathir’s reforms could put Saudi Arabia and the UAE on the spot
Newly elected Malaysian Prime Minister Mohammed Mahathir is adopting policies that could reshape the Southeast nation’s relations with powerful Gulf states.
A series of anti-corruption...
Authoritarianism in Russian Politics: State Reformation at stake?
Russia’s political development has been mixed since the fall of Soviet Union in 1991. An optimistic burst of activity in the early 1990s pushed...
The Greek economy is recovering
After significant reforms, Greece’s recovery from deep economic depression is finally gaining traction, according to the OECD. Economic growth is picking up led by exports....
Upswing in global growth won’t last forever: IMF says world must prepare now for leaner times ahead
While the world economy continues to show broad-based momentum, a new report released Tuesday by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is warning that there may...
Economic Growth of Ukraine Depends on Completing Pending Reforms Quickly
Ukraine’s economy grew by 2.5 percent in 2017, the second year of modest growth, according to the World Bank’s latest Ukraine Economic Update.  Growth...