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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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    Navigating Major Transitions in an Uncertain Economy

    Mohamed A. El-Erian explains how to recalibrate expectations in the face of yet another forecasting failure.
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    Must Democratizing the Media Be Bad for Democracy?

    Carsten Brosda proposes a strategy to defend the digital public square against manipulation and algorithmic distortion.
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    Central Banks in a Cashless World

    Mariana Mazzucato & David Eaves explain why policymakers should become more involved in shaping or creating digital-payments infrastructure.
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    Governments Must Step Up to Prevent Cervical Cancer

    Ifeanyi M. Nsofor urges policymakers worldwide to commit to administering the HPV vaccine as widely as possible.
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    The Perils of Retirement in America

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    The US retirement system is failing American workers. But after decades of pushing fake fixes – especially forcing people to work longer – US policymakers have an opportunity to make real progress in bolstering Americans' economic security in old age.

    proposes a Grey New Deal that would boost economic security for all US workers in old age.
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    Fifty Years of Immunization Success Call for 50 More

    Sania Nishtar touts the remarkable results of global collaboration on routine vaccination and foresees continued progress.
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    Trump on Trial

    From a long list of criminal indictments to unfavorable voter demographics, there is plenty standing between presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump and a second term in the White House. But a Trump victory in the November election remains a distinct possibility – and a cause for serious economic concern.

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    The IMF Chose the Right Leader the Wrong Way

    Ngaire Woods thinks the Fund’s process for selecting its managing director is woefully out of step with today’s world.
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    Trump Is Putin’s Only Hope Now

    Carl Bildt considers the implications of Ukraine finally receiving the Western military aid it has been waiting for.

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