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The Use of Randomized Controlled Trials in Development Economics
The Use of Randomized Controlled Trials in Development Economics
Author analyzes benefits and criticsms of randomized controlled trials, specifically as applied to development economics. By Issac Hur. (10/10/2010) Read More...


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Immigration, Policy-Oriented Evaluation of Benefits and Costs for Developed Countries
Paper reviews the principal policy implications involved by the process of immigration for the developed countries. By Alexandra Dobra. (10/06/2010) Read More...


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Combating Terrorism in East Africa: An Economic Approach
Combating Terrorism in East Africa: An Economic Approach
Author presents economic approaches to combat Islamist terrorism in East Africa. By Matthew Bush. (09/15/2010) Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: E.J. Hogendoorn
IA-Forum Interview: E.J. Hogendoorn
IA Forum speaks with E.J. Hogendoorn, International Crisis Group, Horn of Africa Project Director, about al-Shabaab transnational attacks and Somalia. By Matthew Bush. (IA-Forum, 08/10/2010) Read More...


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Child Migration: Challenging Common Misperceptions
Author examines to what extent the economic status of the child migrant and their household affect their decision to migrate. By Giulia Frontini. (08/07/2010) Read More...


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Economic Superpower Sweepstakes: Can China Succeed Where Japan Failed?
Winner of IA-Forum Winter 2009 Student Essay Competition. In examining China's potential as the world's economic superpower, author analyzes and compares Chinese and Japanese economies. By Ren Xiang... Read More...


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Acute Poverty Alleviation Through Women’s Targeting By Microfinance Programs
Author provides argument for sustaining female-targeting microfinance programs. By Alexandra Dobra. (04/20/2010) Read More...


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Changing of the Guard: The Way Forward for Chile's New President
Changing of the Guard: The Way Forward for Chile's New President
Author analyzes issues facing new Chilean President Sebastian Pinera. By Tarun George. (04/16/2010) Read More...


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IA Forum Interview: Dr. Deborah Brautigam
IA Forum Interview: Dr. Deborah Brautigam
IA Forum speaks with Dr. Deborah Brautigam about her book The Dragon’s Gift: The Real Story of C... Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Mr. Stephen Kaplitt
IA-Forum Interview: Mr. Stephen Kaplitt
IA Forum speaks with Mr. Stephen Kaplitt, pioneer of a new approach to private sector development at the U.S. State Department known as Economic Empowerment in Strategic Regions (EESR). By Robert Bro... Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: David A. Hollingsworth
IA-Forum Interview: David A. Hollingsworth
IA-Forum speaks with David A. Hollingsworth about the Asian financial crisis and his book, The Rise, The Fall, and The Recovery of Southeast Asia's Minidragons. (01/10/2010) Read More...


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Special Report Preview, Climate Change: Dr. Arvind Panagariya
Special Report Preview, Climate Change: Dr. Arvind Panagariya
In a preview of our upcoming special report, Dr. Arvind Panagariya discusses COP15 and balancing India's policies on climate change and economic growth. By M. Patel. (12/14/2009) Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Kamal El Kheshen
IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Kamal El Kheshen
Dr. Kamal El Kheshen, Vice President of the African Development Bank discussses the trade-off between climate change policies and economic growth policies in Africa. By M. Patel. (12/10/2009) Read More...


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Macedonia: Challenges ahead
Author discusses issues facing the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. By Zhidas Daskalovski. (IA-Forum, 10/01/2009) Read More...


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Crisis of Value
Paper that examines the current global financial crisis and bailout. By Darlington Chisenga. (05/05/2009) Read More...


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OPEC and Latin America: Challenges in Venezuela and Ecuador as Trinidad Summit Looms
OPEC and Latin America: Challenges in Venezuela and Ecuador as Trinidad Summit Looms
Examination of Venezuela and Ecuador's relationship with OPEC, and their challenges in managing oil production and revenue. By Adam Kott. (IA-Forum, 04/15/2009 Read More...


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Student Paper: Is Microfinance the Key to Socioeconomic Empowerment?
Using a case study of Bangladesh, author examines microfinance models and attempts to discover what, if any, link exists between the participation in such programs and the promised economic and social... Read More...


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The Warning Signs and the Lessons Gone Amiss
Author analyzes the Asian financial crisis of 2007-8 and argues that historical experiences should have portended it. By David Anthony Hollingsworth. (10/10/2008) Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Seppo Honkapohja
IA-Forum Interview: Seppo Honkapohja
IA-Forum speaks with Bank of Finland Board of Governors member Seppo Honkapohja about the current financial crisis and Finland's own financial crisis in the early 1990s. By Neal Wells (11/10/2008) Read More...


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A Sold State
A Sold State
Author analyzes theory to practice regarding the selling of states to foreign investment in respect to China and Zambia. By Darlington Chisenga. (10/12/2008) Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Ha-Joon Chang
IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Ha-Joon Chang
IA-Forum speaks with University of Cambridge Prof. Ha-Joon Chang about neo-liberalism and international development. By Neal Wells (IA-Forum, 04/23/2008) Read More...


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Interview: Ambassador Jan-Paul Dirkse
Interview: Ambassador Jan-Paul Dirkse
IA-Forum speaks with Dutch Ambassador to Russia, Jan-Paul Dirkse. By Kester Kenn Klomegah. (IA-Forum, 10/26/2007) Read More...


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Tax Havens Threat or Enhancement to Commerce
Examines pros and cons of country tax havens. By Ingrid Ulloa. (IA-Forum, 6/19/2007) Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Dennis de Tray
IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Dennis de Tray
IA Forum discusses issues surrounding the World Bank/IMF with Dr. Dennis de Tray, Vice President at the Center for Global Development. (IA-Forum, 4/20/2007) Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Roger Bate
IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Roger Bate
IA-Forum discusses the recent World Bank Spring Meetings and the future role of the Bretton Woods sisters in the international arena with Dr. Roger Bate, a Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute ... Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Josephine Osikena
IA-Forum Interview: Josephine Osikena
IA-Forum speaks with Josephine Osikena, Programme Manager for Democracy and Development at the Foreign Policy Centre, about the upcoming elections in West Africa. By J. Young and Sarah Knudsen. (IA-... Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Wu Xinbo
IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Wu Xinbo
International Affairs Forum speaks with Professor Wu Xinbo about issues regarding China and Asia. By Stefan Daniels. (IA-Forum, 03/23/2007) Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Peter Beck
IA-Forum Interview: Peter Beck
IA-Forum discusses the 6-party talks with Peter Beck, Seoul-based director of the Northeast Asia Project of the International Crisis Group. By Jason Miks. (IA-Forum, 2/16/2007) Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Philippe Legrain
International Affairs Forum discusses immigration issues with Philippe Legrain - journalist, economist and author of 'Open World - The Truth About Globalization' and 'Immigrants: Your Country Needs Th... Read More...


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International Affairs Forum Interview: Martin Wolf
IA-Forum speaks with Mr. Martin Wolf, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator for the Financial Times. By Jason Miks. (IA-Forum, 11/8/2006) Read More...


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