Helmut Reisen

Helmet Reisen is the former Head of Research of the OECD Development Centre. Follow him @HrReisen

“Compact with Africa”: A Critical Assessment

The Compact with Africa started off in the wrong way. High time to warn about the wrong course.

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UK: How a Development Economist Sees It

To a development economist, the future macroeconomic policy needs for Britain seem fairly obvious.

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2016 G20 Summit: Who Needs to Do What?

The need for action is clear, but count on it being “papered over.” Reflections on the G20 Hangzhou Summit.

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Paul Romer: Back to a U.S.-Dominated World Bank?

Choosing Romer as World Bank chief economist attempts to restore past U.S. dominance in development banking.

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How to Deal with China’s Acquisitions

The West should act with more confidence in dealing with China’s foreign direct investments.

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China: Rethinking the Yuan Devaluation

Understanding China’s currency move from a non-Western-centric perspective.

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Premier Li as Fitzcarraldo: China’s Latin Role

While China’s role in Latin America is growing, it is likely to remain limited.

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How the New AIIB Dwarfs the Asian Development Bank

China is well on its way to building a Sino-centric global financial system.

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