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Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
In an interview in the Straits Times, Wing Thye Woo discusses China's growth prospects during the global financial crisis, including the potential for sustainable development, and issues related to China’s currency valuation and current account surpluses.
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Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
As the economies of the U.S. and China both struggle under the global recession, what is the future of the U.S.-China economic relationship and how will both countries respond to invigorate economic growth? In testimony to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, Wing Thye Woo details challenges for both economies and proposes effective policy responses.
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Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Leaders from G-20 countries gathered in Washington, D.C. to address a financial crisis whose evolution highlights a dramatic shift in the global economy. In a new report, Brookings Global experts examine seven key issues at stake and make recommendations for next steps.
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Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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.
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Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:08:23 GMT
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.
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Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
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.
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Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The threat of high inflation is plaguing many countries, including China, which must balance its long-term goal of sustained and strong economic growth with policies to tame inflation. Wing Thye Woo offers recommendations on how to balance these competing demands.
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Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
In response to the burst in global inflation, Wing Thye Woo provides policy recommendations on how to manage the emerging stagflation and produce sustained and stable economic growth.
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Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Fifty years of political domination by Malaysia’s National Front coalition eroded in the recent Malaysian elections as voters helped the opposition gain more seats in parliament. While Malaysia’s Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi remains in power, the elections mark a new day for the country, which is America’s 10th largest trading partner. Wing Thye Woo examines the election in depth and recommends a reform agenda for Malaysia.
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Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT
U.S. policymakers and presidential hopefuls often express concern over the large and growing U.S.-China trade deficit and propose solutions, including appreciation of the yuan, to help resolve it. Yet, what are the real economic issues underlying the trade deficit and what policies would help successfully resolve it?
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Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Brookings Scholar Wing Thye Woo discusses the key components for forming an effective Asian Economic Forum.
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Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Noting widespread concern in Washington over the large and growing U.S.-China trade deficit, Brookings Scholar Wing Thye Woo discusses solutions to the present trade tensions.
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Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Opinion by Wing Thye Woo, The Brookings Institution (6/28/07)
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Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Wing Thye Woo says “if the Chinese economy is depicted as a speeding car, then are three classes of failures that could result in a car crash: (1) hardware failure, (2) software failure, and (3) power supply failure.”
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Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
China’s growth in economic and military power has presented both challenges and opportunities to U.S.-China relations and to the global economy. In an Opportunity 08 paper, Lael Brainard and Wing Thye Woo examine five elements to a successful approach to trade with China.
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Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT
Top Ten Global Economic Challenges Report by Global Economy and Development (February 2007)
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Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT
The 6th Plenum of the 16th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded on October 11, 2006 with the passage of a resolution to establish a harmonious society by 2020. The obvious implication from this commitment is that the present major social, economic and political trends within China might not lead to a harmonious society or, at least, not lead to a harmonious society fast enough.
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Thu, 29 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT
A paper by Wing Thye Woo