Choosing Romer as World Bank chief economist attempts to restore past U.S. dominance in development banking.
For Whom the Wall Fell? A Balance Sheet of the Transition to Capitalism

Only 1 out of 10 people living in “transition” countries have seen a successful transition to capitalism and more democracy.
The World Bank: The Data Gatherer That Did Not Gather Data

The World Bank subtly dodges debate about income inequality in rich countries.
BRICS: Toward a Rio Consensus

The BRICS countries set out to overcome Western domination and the legacy of the “Washington Consensus.”
The Global Economy’s “Group of 48”

About a quarter of the world’s countries individually produce between 0.1% and 1% of global GDP.
Global Cooperation Buckling Under Past Successes

In finance and beyond, how is global cooperation failing from its own prior wins?
Should China Deregulate Finance?

Why is it in the world’s best interest for China to go slow on deregulating its financial system?
Why China Does Not See Itself As a Model

Despite its growing economic and political power on the global stage, why doesn’t China want the world to view it as a model?
China: Hitting a BRIC Wall

After exhausting its basic growth model, how can China nurture productivity, innovation and modernity?