The IMF released a research paper on Wednesday stating a fairly obvious point; that large fuel subsidies put a drain on government budgets, sapping resources that could be used on arguably more important programs: “Developing and industrialized countries should rein … Continue reading
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Q & A Friday: Which Country is Worth its Wieght in BRICs?
Another question from Tim out in Madrid: Q: What makes Brazil so special? We often hear Brazil is a leader in sustainability, how does Brazil’s growth differ from the rest of the BRIC countries? A: The term BRIC was coined … Continue reading
Its Human Rights, Stupid!
Two weeks ago, the Obama Administration hosted a summit in Washington D.C. on countering violent extremism. With terrorist organizations such as ISIL and Boko Haram massacring people with relative impunity, high ranking government officials from around the world, representatives from … Continue reading
Economic Outlook: The G20, Austerity v. Stimulus, Growth and the Right to Development
Original article: “The Group of 20 nations pledged on Saturday to put growth before austerity, seeking to revive a global economy that “remains too weak” and adjusting stimulus policies with care so that recovery is not derailed by volatile financial … Continue reading
Conflict Watch: Oil Sand and Renewable Energy, a New Case for a Carbon Tax / Cap and Trade
An interesting piece in the NYT about how a less incentive-laden renewable energy sector in Europe is actually helping the industry grow “sustainably”: “Europe used to be nirvana for companies in the clean-energy business, but in the past couple of … Continue reading
Conflict Watch: Egypt’s Impending Humanitarian Crisis
There has been lots of media coverage over the past two years of the civil unrest in Egypt following the ouster of Honsi Mubarak 2 years ago. While political jockeying continues amongst members of the Muslim Brotherhood (Mr. Morsi’s Sunni … Continue reading
Transparency Thursday: Is Your Heating Oil Company Stealing Your Money and Making You Sick?
Hey everyone. It has been an exciting week for me, starting my internship at the UNDP. Lots of great people there working on some of the most pressing issues facing the world today (and looking forward into the future). As … Continue reading
Conflict Watch: The End of Team America World Police (Part 1)
The United States has by far the largest military in the world. Tomorrow I will get into the numbers, so for now you’ll have to take this information on good faith. The American military has been a global force for … Continue reading
Transparency Thursday: Climate Change, Pollution, and Premature Death
Here at Normative Narratives, the negative impacts of Climate Change are always a hot-button issue. In previous posts, I have examined the linkages between climate change and drought / conflict and assessed the sustainability of development in the BRIC countries. … Continue reading
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