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Summary of the recommendations of the Meltzer-Report

To assess the evolution of the Financial Architecture after the Asian Crisis, the Meltzer Report provides a good gauge for the critique of the USA and other G7 countries towards the International Financial Institution. The report is named after Allan … Continue reading

27. April 2008 by kasi
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Why the world should be thankful for high food prices

Commodity prices for agricultural products are rising – which is a troublesome sight for many least-developed and developing countries. Riots over the prices of basic food items, such as rice, wheat, corn, are threatening to destabilize many countries around the … Continue reading

23. April 2008 by kasi
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Intergovernmentalism in Financial Regulation

Puzzling Complexity The global financial architecture is very complex. Despite increasing liberalization of financial markets, increased system risk and integration of the economies through the financial markets in the last 30 years, there is no single World Financial Authority regulating … Continue reading

22. April 2008 by kasi
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IFIAC – International Financial Institution Advisory Commission

Institution:International Financial Institution Advisory Commission Abbreviation: IFIAC Type: Public Founded: 1998-1999 Members Total: not applicable Membership in: not applicable Membership of: not applicable Description:In November 1998 as part of the legislation authorizing $18 billion of additional U.S. funding for the … Continue reading

05. April 2008 by kasi
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