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Covid recovery, in Australia and the world
Covid recovery, in Australia and the world
In much of the world, Covid-19 infections continue apace, but the global economy is rapidly recovering from last year’s slump. World trade volumes and industrial production were…
Covid’s long reach upsets the economic pecking order
Covid’s long reach upsets the economic pecking order
Passing lanes New forecasts that the Chinese economy will overtake the US in real terms much faster than expected are likely to have provided the Biden administration with a…
As a national champion departs the scene, a China food fight looms
As a national champion departs the scene, a China food fight looms
Food for thought Picking winners and sacrificing national interests are two things that conservative politicians usually like to hold out as anathema. But it says a lot about…
The International Monetary Fund and capital flows
The International Monetary Fund and capital flows
Disruptive international capital flows were a central issue when the International Monetary Fund was created at the end of the Second World War. Capital-flow doctrine has…
Keeping Indonesia’s Economy Afloat Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Keeping Indonesia’s Economy Afloat Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
Well-crafted emergency financing from Bank Indonesia and international partners such as Australia could be pivotal in getting Indonesia through this crisis
New Zealand: Running the marathon
New Zealand: Running the marathon
Earlier this week, New Zealand moved out of total lockdown into a phase of continuing control on social movement, but with an opening of widespread economic activity. Schools…
The IMF ponders international capital flows
The IMF ponders international capital flows
The International Monetary Fund is like a priesthood, with long-established beliefs that evolve at a glacial pace. A new managing director presents a rare opportunity for reform…
Economic diplomacy: Auditing globalism, trade woes, ASEAN’s future
Economic diplomacy: Auditing globalism, trade woes, ASEAN’s future
Dismal science Revision season is well underway at the top of the institutions that underpin the globalised economy, those same institutions now in the cross hairs of Prime…
The race to be next IMF chief
The race to be next IMF chief
The race is on to see who will take over as Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the nomination of the incumbent, Christine Lagarde, as President…
Pakistan: indebted to China, Saudi Arabia, and IMF
Pakistan: indebted to China, Saudi Arabia, and IMF
Saudi Arabia was the first country Imran Khan visited after assuming office as Pakistan’s new Prime Minister. As he made the trip last month, he asked for financial help for…