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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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News and media
Should Australia be more like Canada?
The Economist recently promoted Canada as a beacon of tolerance and openness in a world of ‘wall-builders, door-slammers and drawbridge raisers’. It claims Canada has lessons for…
Gloomy forecasts for economic cooperation in Moscow
Last week the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration hosted a conference on the G20, BRICS and furthering international economic…
Commentary
US election puts TPP in doubt
Originally published in the Nikkei Asian Review. Hillary Clinton has been forced into explicit disavowal of the TPP. She was a supporter of the TPP's "gold standard" when she was…
Commentary
Central bankers 'pushing on a string'
Originally published in the Nikkei Report.Stephen Grenville
Russia over a South China Sea barrel
Russia and China have just kicked off a joint naval exercise in the South China Sea, Joint Sea 2016. It is scheduled to last until 19 September, including a visit by the Russian…
Commentary
Innovation doesn't begin at a G-20 summit meeting
Originally published in the Wall Street Journal.Leon Berkelmans
Commentary
Australia needs better foreign investment rules
Originally published in the Nikkei Report.Stephen Grenville
Commentary
How to improve the FIRB process
Originally published in The Australian Financial Review.Stephen Grenville
Commentary
Asian central banks should 'keep calm and carry on'
Originally published in the Nikkei Report. Stephen Grenville
Commentary
Doubtful merits of cheap money
Originally published in The Australian Financial Review.Stephen Grenville