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New Thinking in the News
These are the latest reflections from new thinkers around the on what should have been done already, what must be done next, and what the near future may look like:
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Global Economy
Not such a Great Equalizer after all
Because it has no regard for borders, the coronavirus has been referred to as the Great Equalizer. But its impact is not equal by any stretch of the imagination. While
Global Economy
Can Trade in Services Deliver for Developing Nations?
Industrialization was long considered the path to economic development. But as the global south stands to lose its competitive edge to increasing levels of automation in the global north, this
Global Economy
The CFA Franc Zones: Neocolonialism and Dependency
French geopolitics in Africa is interested in natural resources. Initially, the franc zone was set as a colonial monetary system by issuing currency in the colonies because France wanted to avoid transporting cash.
Policy Matters
Community Currencies: A Ray of Light in the Rust Belt
In times of severe recession, cash can be hard to come by. To somewhat maintain their standard of living and avoid being further driven into poverty, some communities developed their
Global Economy
Hidden in Plain Sight: Illicit Financial Flows
The importance of Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in the context of economic development has slowly come to grasp people’s attention. The World Bank defines IFFs as “money illegally earned, transferred,
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