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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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QE has global effects, needs global coordination
The unwinding of quantitative easing (QE) has been postponed for the moment. Financial markets have regained their composure and their panicky flight from emerging economies …
Syrian opposition could be the losers from Iran nuclear talks
Although optimism is always in short supply in the Middle East, there appear to be early positive signs emerging from the Iranian nuclear negotiations. The election of President…
Asian crisis and GFC compared: All the wrong lessons
Do we learn from economic crises? The 2008-10 crises in America and Europe and the Asian crisis a decade earlier present a rich source of contrasting experience to examine.
What…
What to do about Indonesia's notorious infrastructure
Indonesia’s infrastructure is notoriously deficient. Installed electricity capacity per capita is one-third of China’s. Port congestion hinders exports.
Planes are landing on…
The developed world's message to Asian economies: You're on your own
With the postponement of the quantitative easing (QE) taper and the adjournment of the US debt-ceiling threat, financial markets have calmed down. India and Indonesia -- the two…
Can the world influence US economic policy?
Mike Callaghan is Director of the Lowy Institute's G20 Studies Centre.
The US debt ceiling crisis was the dominant topic at the recent G20 and IMF meetings in Washington. But did…
Reader riposte: Pro- and anti-nuclear environmentalism
Richard Broinowski writes:
Lowy Institute Research Fellow Daniela Strube should perhaps spend a bit more time examining trends in energy research. The pro-nuclear…
Who are the real laggards in global growth?
For the past three months there has been a steady chant of pessimism about growth prospects in the emerging economies, with the IMF’s voice prominent in the wailing. As IMF…
Bilateral, regional, multilateral: Trade negotiations are warming up
Australian trade officials are having a busy time at the moment.
Firstly, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is being discussed in Bali, alongside the APEC Economic Leaders'…
US shutdown just the latest G20 headache
Mike Callaghan is Director of the Lowy Institute's G20 Studies Centre.
When G20 finance ministers meet in Washington, DC at the IMF Annual Meetings on 10-11 October, there will…