03. Journals
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Policy Responses to the Global Economic Crisis
(World Bank, 2009-12-01)While we are observing some “green shoots,” it is too soon to speak of a recovery. We can, however, identify some key forces that are likely to shape any future growth path. -
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Growing Out of Crisis
(World Bank, 2009-12-01)Is the financial crisis over and could it happen again? We asked experts with diverse perspectives to address the key questions that concern the developing countries. -
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Small States Face Big Challenge
(World Bank, 2009-12-01)Which conclusions can be drawn from the experience of small states, such as the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU), to prepare and mitigate the impact of financial and economic crises? -
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The Economic and Fiscal Consequences of Financial Crises
(World Bank, 2009-12-01)The Ds: Sharp economic downturns follow banking crises; with government revenues falling, fiscal deficits worsen; deficits lead to debt; as debts pile up rating downgrades follow. For the most fortunate countries it does not end in default. -
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The Crisis and the World's Poorest
(World Bank, 2009-12-01)The crisis in the developed world has spilled over into the lives of the world’s poorest, who are particularly vulnerable even to the smallest income shocks. -
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After the Crisis
(World Bank, 2009-12-01)In 2009, we are living through an upheaval that is changing our world. What will be the implications for the future? -
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South Africa's Policy May Offset the Financial Downturn
(World Bank, 2009-12-01)South Africa’s policy response to the crisis should to some extent help contain the contraction. Nevertheless, the recovery is likely to be slow and hesitant. -
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Shock Producers and Shock Absorbers in the Crisis
(World Bank, 2009-12-01)It is not surprising that the U.S. has been by far the world’s largest shock producer in this crisis. The big shock absorbers on the other hand were Japan, Russia and Germany, whose exports shrank more than their imports. -
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Growth is Disappearing and May Not Recover in the Medium Run
(World Bank, 2009-12-01)Countries in Central, Eastern and South Eastern Europe have been hit hard by the global crisis. There is a need to rethink the growth model because a return to the status quo ante does not seem realistic. -
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Trade Openness Is Now More Important Than Ever
(World Bank, 2009-12-01)Protectionism constitutes a double threat. It can make recovery from the recession slower and reduce the growth potential of the international economy once recovery has taken hold.