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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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April 24, 2024
RealEcon
A Tricky Balance for Development Banks and the Developing World
The World Bank and IMF have concluded their spring meetings, but questions remain on China, lending capacity, and balancing the interests of rich and poor countries.
February 8, 2019
Economics
2019 Robert B. Menschel Economics Symposium
Although the global rate of extreme poverty is at a historic low, the pace of poverty reduction is slowing and the World Bank estimates that more than 700 million people still live on less than $1.90…
July 16, 2023
United States
How Today Is Like the 1890s
The most popular historical analogy for current American troubles is the Civil War era. The second most popular is the Gilded Age. But where the 1850s do not meaningfully resemble today, the 1890s ce…
December 13, 2023
Trade
Visualizing 2024: Trends to Watch
What trends will shape world events in the year ahead? Five CFR experts weigh in.
August 16, 2023
United States
Does Fitch’s Downgrade of U.S. Debt Really Matter?
The ratings agency’s decision will have no consequences for the U.S. dollar’s global role, but it highlights the country’s darkening fiscal outlook and governance challenges.
October 10, 2017
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Update: PROMESA, Population Trends, Risks to the Fiscal and Economic Plan—and Now Maria
A new report from the Center for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), co-authored by Brad W. Setser and Gregory Makoff.
November 16, 2023
Argentina
Argentina Election Draws Wider Attention to Embattled Economy
The country’s massive economic problems will be a vexing challenge for whoever becomes president.
