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December 19, 2005

China
The Chinese conundrum: External (financial) strength, domestic (financial) weakness

I disagree with Michael Mandel on the US current account deficit - I think it is a concern, he doesn't.  We also disagree on the US fiscal deficit.   He doesn't think it is a big problem; I disagree…

Blog Post by Brad W. Setser Follow the Money

April 23, 2009

Economic Crises
The Financial Crisis and the U.S. Economy – A CEO’s Perspective

Watch James W. Owens, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Caterpillar, Inc., share his perspective on the effect of the financial crisis on the U.S. economy and trade.

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October 12, 2016

Sub-Saharan Africa
Exit of South Africa’s Finance Minister? Not So Fast

Pravin Gordhan faces charges of fraud and has been summoned to the Pretoria Regional Court on November 2. The charges appear to be spurious. They concern Gordhan’s approval of the early retirement of…

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Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

March 24, 2009

Economic Crises
Primer: The Financial Stability Plan

A brief look at how the U.S. government plans to use taxpayer funds and other incentives to cleanse the balance sheets of banks and revitalize credit markets.

Backgrounder by Lee Hudson Teslik

July 2, 2012

Israel
Israel and the Palestinians: A Sad Tale of High Finance

Who is helping the Palestinians in the financial crisis the Palestinian Authority now faces? The United States and the nations of the European Union are the largest donors. Arab nations, including th…

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points