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Weak International Economic Cooperation--COVID-19 Crisis
This paper analyzes several of the dimensions of weakening multilateralism in the area of economic cooperation during the COVID-19 crisis. Professor José Antonio Ocampo argues that international cooperation during the COVID-19 crisis has been weaker than during the 2008-09 North Atlantic Financial crisis.
Towards a dynamic disequilibrium theory with randomness
The 2008 Global Financial Crisis, and the myriad other crises confronting economies around the world, exposed the inadequacies of the Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium models. These models not only hadn’t predicted the crisis, its occurrence was completely outside of their framework.
Joseph Stiglitz Publishes New Book: People, Power, and Profits
A Nobel prize winner challenges us to throw off the free market fundamentalists and reclaim our economy. An authoritative account of the predictable dangers of free market fundamentalism and the foundations of progressive capitalism, People, Power, and Profits shows us an America in crisis, but also lights a path through this challenging time.
Recovering from the Pandemic: An Appraisal of Lessons Learned
This FEPS Covid Response Paper provides observations from the failures and successes around the world in dealing with Covid-19 and its economic aftermath. Professor Stiglitz explains why, even with the best policies, the economic fall-out from Covid-19 is likely to be severe: there will not be a V-shaped recovery, but rather a U-shaped one.
Lessons of the American election for Europe and the world
Despite years of disastrous economic policy, and an even more catastrophic handling of the Covid-19 crisis, US President Donald Trump received substantially more votes in 2020 than he did in 2016. His blustering in the name of America was seen as standing up for the country by these voters – and they will not go away.
U.S. Labor Shortage? Unlikely. Here's Why
There are lots of anecdotal reports swirling around about employers who can’t find workers. Just search “worker shortages” online and a seemingly endless list of stories pops up, so it’s easy to assume there’s an alarming lack of people to fill jobs....
Covid Vaccines are Here to Stay. What's the Best Immunization Plan?
There's no doubt that the ongoing Covid vaccination campaign represents a pillar of future economic recovery, despite uncertainties about supply bottlenecks and worse-than-hoped-for vaccine performance. However, the world needs to understand that th...
Domestic Workers Finally Get a Better Deal. Here's How
Nannies, home health aides, home attendants and housecleaners face significant challenges in the United States. The nation doesn't value their work, at least not economically, and there are few national or state labor regulations or social protection...
What Should America Do For a Fair Economic Recovery? Sadie T.M. Alexander Had Some Thoughts
The post-pandemic economic recovery must be grounded in racial justice and a reckoning with systemic racism. Otherwise, our economy will continue to reproduce the racial inequities that the pandemic-led recession exacerbated through job loss, deaths ...
Biden Recovery Plans Are a Good Start, but Country Needs More
President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan into law last month, bringing federal pandemic support to nearly $6 trillion, or about 30 percent of GDP. It’s a historic push that rightfully puts money into the hands of families, commun...
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'So important': Nobel economist backs plans to force tech giants to pay for news
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Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz on how to fix the economy during and after the pandemic
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Economists Joseph Stiglitz and Thomas Piketty Address Converging Crises on Inequality
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José Antonio Ocampo: “América Latina tiene que reinventarse”
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Joseph Stiglitz says government stimulus programs have failed American workers
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Current economic crisis is no time for austerity, economists warn
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Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz on economic recovery after COVID-19
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Martín Guzmán: ‘The reality facing Argentina was not understood by creditors’
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Latest Publications
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Global Austerity Alert: Looming Budget Cuts in 2021-25 and Alternative Pathways
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Isabel Ortiz, Matthew Cummins
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Q&A: The role of financial policies in climate action
Network Paper
José Antonio Ocampo
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Biden debe cancelar acuerdo de préstamo del IFDC a Ecuador
Network Paper
Kevin Gallagher
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Towards a dynamic disequilibrium theory with randomness
Network Paper
Martin Guzman, Joseph Stiglitz
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The Social Cost of Carbon, Risk, Distribution, Market Failures: An Alternative Approach
Network Paper
Joseph Stiglitz, Nicholas Stern
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An investment bank to help the US prosper
Network Paper
Stephany Griffith-Jones
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Lessons of the American election for Europe and the world
Network Paper
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How Biden Can Restore Multilateralism Unilaterally
Network Paper
Joseph Stiglitz
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Martín Guzmán Says More…
Network Paper
Martin Guzman
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How Joe Biden’s victory paves the way for a global corporate tax rate
Network Paper
José Antonio Ocampo
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Recovering from the Pandemic: An Appraisal of Lessons Learned
Network Paper
Joseph Stiglitz
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Fiscal Space for Universal Health and Social Protection after the COVID19 Pandemic: How to Prevent Austerity
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IMF Conditionality Reform in Promise and Practice: What does the evidence show?
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Globalization and Achieving the SDGs in Africa
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Rewriting the Rules of the European Economy
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Celebrating the ILO's Centenary: Investing in People at Work
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2018 Advanced Graduate Workshop on Poverty, Development, and Globalization
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INET/IMF Conference on the Macroeconomics of AI
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Financial Networks: Big Risks, Macroeconomic Externalities, and Policy Commitment Devices
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