Donald Trump’s pick to head the World Bank could well weaken the organisation’s importance in international development and finance.
- Economist, UNSW
Les pays membres des BRICS paraissent de plus en plus divisés et peinent à faire émerger une voix commune aux pays des Suds.
El partido del primer ministro indio Narendra Modi quiere enviar tres señales a su electorado: enfatizar la supremacía de los hindúes, atraer turistas y mostrar al mundo que el país puede permitirse gastos así.
Many Australian artists have seized on the chance to crowdfund their work through agents such as Patreon and Kickstarter. But crowdfunding should not be a substitute for government support for the arts.
Banyak negara punya kantor anggaran legislatif, terdiri dari ekonom yang memberi masukan pada wakil rakyat mengenai penganggaran. Apa kantor semacam itu diperlukan di Indonesia?
Indonesia needs to follow the example of many other countries and have a legislative budget office. It would consist of economists that advice government on budgets.
Faut‑il, à l’instar de l’Australie, inscrire la discipline budgétaire (et la transparence) dans des lois ou des chartes ? Analyse des arguments en faveur de ces démarches et des leurs critiques.
Comment on pourrait infléchir les décisions de politiques monétaires en faisant siéger au conseil des banques centrales des « représentants des pauvres », agissant selon des critères différents.
Australia’s Charter of Budget Honesty could be easily adopted by Canada. Such a charter can include suggestions for constraints and rules that encourage fiscal discipline.
A new report suggests the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia should income a “representative of the poor”. This is a proposal worthy of consideration.
N’a-t-on rien appris de la catastrophe financière de 2008 ? Les produits à risque reviennent, les autorités s’inquiètent. Et toujours la même question : comment réguler la finance ?
The finance sector is coming back strong after the GFC. This time, we need to make sure it is a force for good.
Donald Trump a beaucoup critiqué le pouvoir de la Réserve fédérale durant sa campagne. Va-t-il passer à l’acte et chercher à l’influencer et la réformer ?
Trump’s attacks on the Fed have raised questions about its independence, but there is more to good governance than that.
La Banque mondiale devrait montrer l’exemple en matière de gestion transparente, inclusive, et responsable. Elle ne respecte pas pour elle-même les principes de bonne gouvernance qu’elle prône.
The World Bank risks looking hypocritical and becoming redundant if it doesn’t improve its own management.
Canada, a country with a similar demographic and economic profile to ours, has a very different approach when it comes to arts funding. Under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, there is a renewed sense of vitality in the arts.
Historical data for Australia shows young people have fared better than their global counterparts in terms of economic opportunity but this masks a growing disparity among youth.
Many Australian artists eke out a living, yet government funding is generally heading backwards. Can we learn from Mexico, where artists are allowed to pay tax in paintings or sculptures in lieu of cash?
Dans le processus de reconstruction de l’Irak, il est crucial de mettre en place une saine démocratie budgétaire pour que le parlement prenne véritablement part au contrôle des finances publiques.
The scandal at Uganda’s Parliamentary Budget Office shows that figuring out the proper roles, functions, internal controls, and capacities is more pressing than ever.
Why is it that we want strong democracies for ourselves, but “economic czars” for others?
Business Briefing: how does Australia’s policy costing agency, the PBO, compare?
The Parliamentary Budget Office is being used to cost policies in this election but could it be more politically active?
Greater transparency in budgeting can lead to better economic outcomes and strong democracies. Australia offers some lessons on how to achieve this.
Le budget de l’État est un domaine complexe, mais essentiel pour la vie politique. Dans les pays du sud, l’initiative des « budgets citoyens » vise à mieux informer – et associer – les citoyens.
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