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The International Economics Program
The International Economics program aims to explain developments in the international economy, and influence policy. It does so by undertaking independent analytical research.
The International Economics program contributes to the Lowy Institute’s core publications: policy briefs and policy analyses. For example, the program contributed the Lowy Institute Paper, John Edwards’ Beyond the Boom, which argued that Australia’s transition away from the commodities boom will be quite smooth.
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Xi Jinping's state capitalism is here to stay
Originally published in the Australian Financial Review.Roland Rajah
The future role of international financial institutions
The role of the multilateral development banks (MDBs) and other international financial institutions (IFIs) is back in the policy spotlight.
The latest attention comes via…
Commentary
Uncertain future for China's state capitalism
Originally published in the Nikkei Asian Review.Roland Rajah
Commentary
'In praise of foreign investment'
Originally published in the Australian Financial Review. This is an edited extract of Andrew Leigh's Lowy Institute Paper Choosing Openness (Photo: fcmarriott/Flickr)
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Global growth: Choppy forecasts, but smooth sailing
It's been tough for those writing the IMF's World Economic Outlook in recent years. 'Is the Tide Rising?', the report asked in 2014, only to conclude later that same year that …
‘Choosing Openness’: Why haven’t we won the argument yet?
Putting his economist hat on, Andrew Leigh's new Lowy Institute Paper revisits the case for Australia to still choose openness in an age of rising populism and proposes some ideas…
Politics slows Saudi reform plans
Even to the Saudi leaders looking at the consultants' PowerPoint presentation last year, Saudia Arabia's 2020 'National Transformation Plan' must have looked improbable…
‘Choosing Openness’ grapples with the big questions
In Choosing Openness, Andrew Leigh makes an important and timely intervention in the Australian debate about globalisation, free trade and immigration. This is, of course, a…
Managing economic risk in Asia: A strategy for Australia
Barry Sterland’s new Lowy Analysis explores the possibility of a future economic crisis in our region – this is not today’s problem, but something we should be prepared for. The…
Using economic diplomacy to reduce financial risks in Asia
If Australia’s economic future lies in Asia, then managing the risk of financial crises in the region should be a top concern. Especially as any crisis could also have significant…