Tag "GDP"
Eurasia: Is Belarus the next Crimea?
Russia tries to tighten its grip while simultaneously decreasing the resulting budget burden. On the other hand, Belarus is not willing to sacrifice its sovereignty but is acutely aware of its economic dependence on Russia.
Will Colombia be able to capitalize on FARC peace deal to boost growth?
Colombia finds itself at a critical impasse where certain decisions in the next six months could push it toward an economic boom or serious destabilization.
What a sovereign default would look like on the ECB’s balance sheet
Central banks’ QE programmes have exposed them to sovereign defaults in an unprecedented way. However, the most likely candidate in Europe is likely to do little damage. Given the centrality
Poland’s defense could help sustain its European relationship
The chilling of NATO-Russian relations in the Baltics, Poland and Eurasia is no secret. Both Russia and NATO have stepped up defense on their borders due to perceived threats. NATO
Startups in Latin America: A new engine for growth?
Can entrepreneurship and startups provide the solution to much-needed growth in Latin America? And, if so, how will this solution be achieved?
Weekly Risk Outlook
Brexit debate begins. IMF delivers economic outlook. Bank of England sets rates. Democratic candidates debate. China figures highlight slowing. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. Brexit debate kicks into high
Is China really in decline? Unpacking China’s economic figures
Recent events have raised an alarm that China might be going into a decline. However, when you unpack the data, the signs become more reassuring for the Chinese economy. 2015
Weekly Risk Outlook
U.S. primaries could make some unbeatable. Spanish leader seeks to form government. Brazil reports GDP. China makes 5-year goals. Brexit debate begins. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. Super Tuesday primaries could make Hillary Clinton and Donald
Presenting the five oil exporters most affected by currency devaluation
Devaluation is the word of the day in oil exporting countries. Whether it is the Nigerian naira, the Venezuelan bolívar, or the Russian rouble, low oil prices are wreaking havoc
Why Democrats have the best economic vision for 2016
In this debate series, GRI asked whether the Democrats or Republicans have a less politically risk vision in the 2016 presidential election. Lawrence Katzenstein presents why the Democrats offer the
