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Event Webcast
The Economics of Abenomics—A Pre-Summit Assessment
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The Peterson Institute will hold a high-level conference on Friday, February 15, to assess "Abenomics," the economic policy initiatives of Japan's new government, ahead of the upcoming Obama-Abe Summit. Professor Koichi Hamada of Yale, the primary architect of the Abe government's economic program, will lead off the conference, followed by Dr. Posen's assessment of the macro side. A second panel including contributions by former US Trade Representative Clayton Yeutter and PIIE Senior Fellow Jeffrey J. Schott will tackle Japan's trade policy, including its absence from the current Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. This event will be streamed live from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon EST, Friday, February 15.
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Policy Brief 13-2
A Blueprint for Rebalancing the Chinese Economy
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Nicholas R. Lardy and Nicholas Borst
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The task of economic rebalancing is likely to demand much of the new Xi Jinping–Li Keqiang administration's energy and attention. Rebalancing entails implementation of large changes to fundamental economic policies, such as removing lingering price controls and opening up the closed financial system. It will also bring about a shift away from the economic winners of the past decade, namely manufacturers and property developers, towards private consumers and the service sector. Despite these challenges, rebalancing can be achieved while sustaining moderately fast economic growth.
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Policy Brief 13-3
Debt Restructuring and Economic Prospects in Greece
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William R. Cline
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Severe recession in 2010–12 drove the need for sovereign debt reduction in Greece, despite a massive cut in government spending. The 2012 restructuring cut privately-held debt by about 50 percent, but much debt was exempt (IMF, euro area governments, ECB), and new borrowing was needed to recapitalize banks. In December an official sector package of lower interest rates, buybacks, and remittance of ECB profits on Greek bonds boosted total relief by about one third. Nonetheless, even under favorable conditions the ratio of debt to GDP is unlikely to be far below 120 percent by 2020, limiting market access for a country that has restructured with deep haircuts. Although Greek borrowing needs are now covered for several years, more relief from the official sector thus seems likely to be needed in the future.
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Peterson Perspectives Interviews
Forthcoming: Listen to analysis of the State of the Union address in our Peterson Perspectives Interview series on February 14.
Is the World on a Binge of Devaluation? Part I
Joseph E. Gagnon and William R. Cline discuss the criteria for judging currency activities by the United States, China, Japan, Switzerland, and others.
Is the World on a Binge of Devaluation? Part II
Joseph E. Gagnon and William R. Cline say that, judging by the past several years, the dangers of currency manipulation are not widespread at the moment.
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The Outlook for the US and UK Economies
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