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The Institute for International Economic Policy
At the Elliott School of International Affairs
High quality academic research to improve local, national, and global policy in business, development, finance, poverty, sustainability, science, technology, and trade.
The Institute for International Economic Policy at the Elliott School of International Affairs conducts non-partisan research on global economic issues, aiming to develop effective policies amid international controversies. Faculty from diverse departments contribute to this multi-disciplinary effort, with a focus on addressing persistent poverty and financial crises in the face of global economic growth.
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Sunil Sharma writes Reforming the Monetary System for the Digital Age for SUERF
"After the global financial crisis of 2008, significant tightening of global regulatory standards, massive amounts of quantitative easing to save the system, and the delayed movement to..."
Stephen Kaplan has commentary featured on NPR’s Marketplace about Argentine dollarization
"Argentina has a new president-elect, Javier Milei, and he has a whole list of radical policies to fix that country’s severe economic problems. In fact, for a time..."
IIEP Welcomes New Executive Circle Co-Chairs Lisa Schroeter and Carl Richardson
"Lisa Schroeter, BA ’92, and Carl Richardson, MA ’99, are stepping up to co-chair the IIEP Executive Circle, which offers strategic guidance to the GW Institute for International..."
Ajay Chhibber writes Pathways to a Viksit Bharat for Business Standard
"The Government of India in 2022 set itself the goal of a “Viksit Bharat” (Advanced India). The Prime Minister referred to it again during the recent..."
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"Our work focuses on addressing critical issues affecting the global economy through research, education, and engagement with policymakers and organizations. Our goal is to help our communities and the broader public better understand the challenges and opportunities of economic globalization and development and make informed decisions."
Professor James Foster
Inventor of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) published annually by the United Nations Development Programme in the Human Development Report