Peterson Perspectives: Interviews on Current Issues

Challenges for the American Workforce

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Howard Rosen explains why traditional approaches to helping the unemployed need to be overhauled in light of recent trends in globalization, technology, and business management.

Is a Trade Deal in the Offing in Congress?

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

I. M. Destler says it is unlikely that there will be a quick congressional approval of the Colombia free trade agreement as part of an economic stimulus package.

Looking for Reassurance from the G-20

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Michael Mussa assesses the prospects of coordinated fiscal stimulus, new regulatory standards and other reforms at the G-20 summit on the global financial crisis.

Latin American Memories at the G-20

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

John Williamson suggests that the leaders of Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina will bring lessons from their own financial crises of a decade ago to the G-20 summit in mid-November.

A Seat at the Table for Emerging Markets

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Arvind Subramanian sees an increasing role for China, India, Brazil, and other emerging-market countries in shaping the global response to the financial crisis at the meeting of leaders of the G-20 nations November 14-15.

Ukraine's Financial Ordeal

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Anders Aslund says that following its loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund, Ukraine faces political turbulence, a painful retrenchment, and a slow recovery.

Continuing Threats from the Global Financial Crisis

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Simon Johnson sees more rough weather, a recession that could last years, and more need for urgent action by the United States and its global partners.

China's Rise and the Global Financial Crisis

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Nicholas R. Lardy, coauthor of China's Rise: Challenges and Opportunities, assesses China's economy slowdown, what China can do about it, and its impact on the global economy and financial crisis.

Crisis Management and Global Markets

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Morris Goldstein rates the performance of the US Treasury and the Federal Reserve as crisis managers and calls for broad changes in global financial regulations to curb the contagion and prevent future turmoil.

Turmoil in the Markets: How Big a Danger

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Adam S. Posen assesses the latest steps by the Federal Reserve and the US Treasury to counter the contagion in financial markets and the widespread concern about the future of American financial leadership in the world.

Russia's Economic Travails in the Wake of Georgia

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Anders Aslund, author of Russia's Capitalist Revolution, argues that the Russian economy has been jolted by problems following its invasion of Georgia in August, 2008, and that the West can exploit these difficulties as it tries to modify Russian behavior.

Role of the IMF in Current and Future Financial Crises

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Michael Mussa, former director of research at the International Monetary Fund, argues that the Fund should take a stronger stand on violation of norms for exchange rates.

Effects of Famine and Other Deprivations on North Korean Refugees in China

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Marcus Noland reports on the results of a survey of 1,346 North Korean refugees at 11 Chinese sites. Conducted between August 2004 and September 2005, the survey indicates flight from famine, poverty, and political repression.

The Case for a US-China G-2

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

C. Fred Bergsten suggests the United States bring China into leadership of the global economy at the highest level to deal more effectively with common interests and to give China a larger stake in the existing order.

Best Practices for Sovereign Wealth Funds

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Edwin M. Truman analyzes both the key concerns raised by sovereign wealth funds and the essential measures required to alleviate those concerns.

The Subprime Credit Crisis: What Reforms Are Needed

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Morris Goldstein suggests his own top ten regulatory reforms needed to respond to the subprime credit crisis.

The Subprime Credit Crisis: Policy Responses

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Morris Goldstein analyzes the policy responses so far to the subprime credit crisis.

The Subprime Credit Crisis: Origins

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Morris Goldstein analyzes the origins of the subprime credit crisis.

Climate Change: International Competition and US Policy Responses

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Trevor Houser explains the US domestic economic impact of measures to limit greenhouse gas emissions, the advantages and limits of a cap-and-trade system, and discusses how such a system might fit into the WTO trade structure.

US Trade Policy Credibility Undercut by Congress

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

C. Fred Bergsten explains how the credibility of the United States as a negotiating trade partner has been undermined by the House of Representatives decision to change the rules for Congressional action on trade agreements.

Impact of Global Warming on Agriculture Around the World

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

William R. Cline explains the effect of climate change on agriculture on a country-by-country basis, where the impact will be greatest, and what we need to do to reduce the risks.

Russian Outlook with Medvedev at the Top and Gridlock in Ukraine

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Anders Aslund offers litmus tests for the strength of the new Russian president and comments on inflation and privatization in Ukraine.

The Food Crisis and Inflation: Asian Policy Responses

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

India and other Asian countries now face growing inflation pressures and new demands on their food trade policies. Arvind Subramanian discusses the pros and cons of Asian policy responses so far for the short, medium and long term.

Peterson Perspectives: Renegotiation of NAFTA

comments@petersoninstitute.org (Peterson Institute for International Economics) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Gary Clyde Hufbauer assesses what Canada and Mexico would seek in any NAFTA renegotiation and what the economic effects of any new labor standards introduced by the United States would be.