Tag Archives: debt

The U.S. Federal Budget and Civil Imbalances

What will be the central challenge facing the next U.S. president as the budget grows tight?

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Congo’s Oil Quagmire

Have French oil-backed loans been stunting Congo’s progress and fostering corruption?

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The Price of Liberty

Could the United States have avoided the recession by making better decisions about the economy?

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The U.S. Dollar: From Greenback to Cheapback

What are the keys to avoiding an economic recession of unknown depth and duration?

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Why Bad Loans Are Good For Africa

Why is the amount of lending China has committed to Africa so small?

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Africa and Globalization

Why might the G8’s focus on Africa also be a time for the continent to do some self-reflection?

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Nigeria — Time to Cut a Debt Deal?

Would debt relief help Nigeria, led by reformers, through a particularly fragile situation?

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Brazil: Navigating the Straits of Globalization

How is Brazil seeking to achieve its development goals?

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Africa’s H — HIPC

What impact is sovereign debt having on African countries?

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Merging the World Bank and IMF

Is a merger the right move to meet future development challenges?

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