This week’s issue of “Our Economy and the World” includes: Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week Special Analysis Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week
Overview:A revelatory account of the past, present, and future of economic growth – and how we should rethink it Over the past two centuries, economic growth has freed billions from poverty and made our lives far healthier and longer. As a result, the unfettered pursuit of growth defines economic life around the world. Yet this […]
This week’s issue of “Our Economy and the World” includes: Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week Special Analysis Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week
Overview:An economist examines three modern forces that have redefined what “money” means, who controls it, and what the future of finance might look like. Money is increasingly cheap, digital, and mobile. In Money in the Twenty-First Century, economist Richard Holden examines the virtues and risks of low interest rates, mobile money, and cryptocurrencies, and explains […]
Abstract: This working paper attempts to highlight the economic potentials of Alexandria. Specifically, it assesses the economic sectors therein, which is a prerequisite to prepare a sound development strategy to advance the governorate and place it in the position it deserves. Following a detailed presentation of the methodology, the study consists of four sections: The […]
Our Views Building on the previous edition of “Views on News,” dated 17/7/2024, regarding the broad outlines of the government work program (2024-2027), this issue discusses the third pillar of the work program entitled “Building a Competitive and Investment-attractive Economy.” For more details and full views, download the document below
This week’s issue of “Our Economy and the World” includes: Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week• Reuters: Powell puts September rate cut on table after Fed leaves borrowing costs unchanged• Reuters: Euro zone inflation edges up in ‘difficult print’ for ECB• CNBC: Euro zone’s economy grew 0.3% in second quarter, above expectations […]
Overview:The inside story of the unprecedented restructuring of Greece’s debt in 2012—the largest restructuring in history—and how the Eurozone was stabilized and Greece was saved from exit from the Euro and economic calamity.The euro, a currency just over a decade old, was under severe pressure and there was growing speculation about Greece leaving the Eurozone […]
Abstract: This paper explores the dynamic landscape of diplomatic cooperation within the Global South, emphasizing its critical role in addressing its own development challenges and reforming the global political economy. The analysis underscores the significance of South-South diplomatic cooperation through bilateral, multilateral, and ad-hoc agreements, highlighting successful initiatives and their contributions to economic development, trade, […]