International Economic Institutions

A broad set of institutions—from the World Trade Organization (WTO) to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund—underpin global trade and economic exchange. GTIPA-member reports in this category examine a variety of facets of international economic institutions, from WTO reform to the effect of regional development banks.

The Minimum Wage in Jordan: Nominal Wage & Productivity Enhancement

This Policy Brief outlines the impact of the recent increase in minimum wage in Jordan, which will take effect in 2021. The paper also highlights Jordan Strategy Forum's recommendations to mitigate any negative impact of the wage increase, and links it with the increase in labor productivity.

Jordan Strategy ForumWed, 03/11/2020

Surveying the Damage: Why We Must Accurately Measure Cross-Border Data Flows and Digital Trade Barriers

Countries that value an open, competitive digital economy should use surveys to improve quantitative analysis of cross-border data flows, because policymakers can’t effectively manage and address barriers to digital trade unless they can measure it.

Information Technology and Innovation FoundationMon, 01/27/2020

Germany's Response to Ebbing U.S. Engagement in International Institutions

These papers explore the shifting German-American relationship within three key international institutions: the United Nations, the WTO, and NATO.

The Bertelsmann Foundation (North America) Tue, 11/12/2019

ASEAN Integration Report 2019

This report serves as an external appraisal of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)'s Blueprint 2025, which aims to complete the outstanding elements of the original Blueprint and further deepen economic integration.

Institute for Democracy and Economic AffairsTue, 09/03/2019

Why Quality of Public Finance Matters for Europe

In a new policy brief released as finance ministers gather in Brussels for

The Lisbon Council Sun, 01/20/2019

Political And Economic Relations Between The V4 And Central Asian Countries After 1991

The on-going fundamental geopolitical, geoeconomic transformations in the r

Center for Social and Economic Research Fri, 01/11/2019

December CPI 2018 Online as Expected

The National Statistics Institute (INE) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of December 2018, which registered a monthly variation of -0.1%, in line with market expectations. In annual terms, total inflation reached a variation of 2.6%, closing 2018 within the tolerance range established by the Central Bank of Chile, understood as an annual inflation that is located most of the time at 3%, with a range of plus / minus 1 percentage point.

Libertad y DesarrolloTue, 01/08/2019

3.1% IMACEC for November 2018

The Central Bank of Chile announced the IMACEC of November 2018, which registered an expansion of 3.1% in 12 months, well above the anticipated. The seasonally adjusted series, on the other hand, increased 1.2% compared to the previous month, and grew 3.3% in twelve months. The foregoing, taking into account that one business day was recorded less than November of the previous year.

Libertad y DesarrolloMon, 01/07/2019

The Impact of Exchange Rate Fluctuations on Korean Industry

The stabilization of exchange rate fluctuations is an important economic po

The Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and TradeMon, 12/31/2018

November CPI 2018 as Expected

The CPI for November 2018 registered a monthly variation of 0%, a figure in line with market expectations. In annual terms, total inflation reached a variation of 2.8%. The underlying measures (IPCX and IPCX1) recorded an annual growth rate of 2.0% and 1.9%, respectively.

Libertad y DesarrolloFri, 12/07/2018

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