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Save to My PortfolioEconomic Growth Strategies for Developing Countries in an Era of Global Uncertainty

Monday, April 14, 2008
Washington, DC

Reuters/Punit ParanjpeSince 1950, only 12 countries have managed to grow at rates in excess of 7 percent for 25 years or more. Many more countries—in places as diverse as Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East—have managed high growth rates for shorter periods, only to see that growth falter.  On April 14, The Hamilton Project and the Commission on Growth & Development hosted a discussion on the role of economic growth in reducing poverty in developing nations. Read More

Economic Development, Development, Developing Countries, Global Economics, U.S. Economic Growth

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioNew Economy Safety Net: A Proposal to Enhance Worker Adjustment Programs

Lael Brainard, Spring 2008, Democracy Journal, Issue #8, Spring 2008

New Economy Safety Net: A Proposal to Enhance Worker Adjustment ProgramsDespite profound economic changes over recent years, America’s job-transition, or worker adjustment, program remains one of the weakest among advanced economies. Lael Brainard proposes fundamental changes in the nation’s programs in order to provide enhanced training and financial support to help American workers compete. Read More

Competitiveness, Economic Mobility, Health Care, Trade, Unemployment

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Vital Connection: Reclaiming Great Lakes Economic Leadership in the Bi-National U.S.-Canadian Region

John C. Austin, Britany Affolter-Caine and Elaine Dezenski, March 24, 2008, The Brookings Institution

The Vital Connection: Reclaiming Great Lakes Economic Leadership in the Bi-National U.S.-Canadian RegionThe bi-national Great Lakes region can continue to model what economic regions will look like in the global economy—and also how they can thrive. Read More

Trade, Economic Development, U.S. Economy, U.S. Economic Growth, Global Economics

UPCOMING EVENT

Save to My PortfolioThe Post-American World: A Discussion with Fareed Zakaria

Thursday, May 15, 2008
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Washington, DC

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioDisaster in Myanmar: Key Challenges for the International Community

Lex Rieffel, May 07, 2008, The Brookings Institution

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Spring Meetings and the Global Economy

Colin I. Bradford, May 02, 2008, Guardian Unlimited

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioA New Face of Hunger Should Prompt a New Approach to Foreign Aid

Noam Unger, May 02, 2008, The Brookings Institution

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioRising Food Prices: a Global Crisis

Homi Kharas, April 23, 2008, Newshour with Jim Lehrer

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioU.S. Foreign Assistance: Advancing National Security, Interests, and Values

Lael Brainard, April 23, 2008, House Committee on Foreign Affairs

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioCommon Wealth: Economic Possibilities for a Crowded Planet

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Washington, DC

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioThe Housing Crisis and Lessons for Monetary Policy

Monday, April 21, 2008
Washington, DC

VIDEO

Save to My PortfolioEconomic Growth Strategies for Developing Countries in an Era of Global Uncertainty

Lael Brainard, Robert E. Rubin, Lawrence H. Summers and A. Michael Spence, April 14, 2008

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Bear Stearns Rescue: The Fed’s Money Well Spent

Alice M. Rivlin, April 11, 2008, The New York Times

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioThe Response to Global Economy Issues

Friday, April 11, 2008
Washington, DC

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioShort Term Fixes for Development Assistance

Homi Kharas and Abdul Malik, April 10, 2008, The Brookings Institution

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioExperts Critique Proposal for IMF Quota Reform

Johannes F. Linn, Ralph C. Bryant and Colin I. Bradford, April 09, 2008, The Brookings Institution

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Featured Experts

Lael Brainard

Lael Brainard

Vice President and Director, Global Economy and Development
Bernard L. Schwartz Chair in International Economics

Lael Brainard is vice president and director of Global Economy and Development. Formerly White House Deputy National Economic Adviser and Associate Professor at MIT, she focuses on competitiveness, trade, international economics, U.S. foreign assistance and global poverty.
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Barry P. Bosworth

Barry P. Bosworth

Senior Fellow, Economic Studies, Global Economy and Development
The Robert V. Roosa Chair

A former presidential advisor, Barry Bosworth is an expert on economic growth in developing countries, saving, capital formation, and Social Security. His recent projects include a study of Puerto Rico’s economy.
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Paul Blustein

Paul Blustein

Journalist in Residence, Global Economy and Development

Paul Blustein, who focuses on trade, the IMF and World Bank, is writing a book about the World Trade Organization. As a former staff writer at the Washington Post, he covered economic policy and related issues and served as Asian economics correspondent in Tokyo for five years.
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