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Danny Leipziger

Danny Leipziger

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Danny Leipziger, a professor at George Washington University’s School of Business, served as Vice Chair of the Commission on Growth and Development.

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  1. The Pandemic Public-Debt Dilemma
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    The Pandemic Public-Debt Dilemma

    Dec 8, 2020 Michael Spence & Danny Leipziger consider options to support countries that lack the fiscal capacity to respond forcefully to the crisis.

  2. Inclusive Growth or Else
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    Inclusive Growth or Else

    Feb 5, 2018 Sergei Guriev, et al. propose concrete steps to support more sustainable and broadly shared economic prosperity.

  3. South Korea’s Japanese Mirror

    South Korea’s Japanese Mirror

    Feb 2, 2014 Danny Leipziger proposes a strategy for South Korea to avoid Japanese-style economic stagnation.

  4. Brazil’s Growth Imperative
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    Brazil’s Growth Imperative

    Aug 23, 2013 Danny Leipziger on how to revive Brazil's growth prospects.

  5. The Workd Bank's Anti-Corruption Fight Continues

    The Workd Bank's Anti-Corruption Fight Continues

    Jun 14, 2007 Sanjay Pradhan & Danny Leipziger

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    From Welfare State to Safe State in Latin America

    Jorge G. Castañeda & Carlos Ominami urge the region’s progressives to start treating security as an essential component of social protection.
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    The Urgency of Sovereign-Debt Restructuring

    José Antonio Ocampo highlights the need for a comprehensive mechanism to deliver relief to low- and middle-income countries.
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    The Gaza War Goes Global

    Joschka Fischer

    The escalating war in the Middle East must be understood in a broader context. The fact that the Iranian regime felt emboldened to risk a direct strike on Israel attests to a changing world order in which Western power is increasingly open to challenge.

    considers the implications of Iran’s unprecedented decision to launch a direct strike on Israeli territory.
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    Gender-Neutral Fintech Isn’t Working for Women

    Emmanuel Nyirinkindi & Jessica Schnabel show that the industry is not fully delivering on its promise to accelerate financial inclusion.
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    The Urgency of Palestinian Statehood

    Gareth Evans explains why formal international recognition is crucial to ending the intolerable status quo.
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    Quality Journalism Is More Important than Ever

    Anya Schiffrin, et al. explain how policymakers can support rigorous, objective reporting, just as they provide other public goods.
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    Is India’s Economy Overhyped?

    Shang-Jin Wei argues that the country’s rapid development, while undeniable, conceals deeper structural problems.
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    Negotiating a Bigger, Better World Bank

    Michael Krake & Wempi Saputra explain how a new framework will nudge countries to invest in projects that deliver global public goods.
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    The Ozone Layer’s Recovery Shows How to Protect the Planet

    Robert Redford & Xiye Bastida highlight the critical role of international cooperation in preserving the planet’s habitability.

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