International Affairs Forum

Thu. April 17, 2025

IAF Articles: Economics

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The High Price of Budget Cuts: Why Slashing Public Services Costs More Than It Saves

Analysis argues that cutting public services like healthcare, education, and safety harms society long-term, urging smarter spending, tax reforms, and investment in essential infrastructure.By Ramil A... Read More...

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Was Biden’s Economy Worse, or Better, Than Trump 1.0 ?

Analysis compares Biden's and Trump's economic records, highlighting Biden’s strong job growth, GDP recovery, and inflation control, but notes communication failures that shaped public perception. By ... Read More...

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The Effectiveness of Sanctions as a Foreign Policy Tool

Article evaluates sanctions as a foreign policy tool, comparing their limited short-term impact on Russia with their long-term effectiveness in crippling Cuba’s economy. By Spyros Tsaparas. (03/11/202... Read More...

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From Research to Resilience Unleashing the Economic Power of Climate Adaptation

The world must address adaptive tech, processes, and policies to climate change. By Ramil Abbasov (02/24/2025) Read More...

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Egypt’s Economy Amidst Regional Conflicts

Egypt, strategically positioned in the heart of the Middle East and North Africa, is grappling with significant economic pressures exacerbated by regional conflicts and geopolitical instability. By Sa... Read More...

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Global Conflicts, Local Implications: Sierra Leone amidst the Russia-Ukraine War

Paper analyzes the connection between Russia's war with Ukraine, its implication on global oil supply and local impacts on Sierra Leone's economy especially fuel transportation sector, local prices an... Read More...

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New Issue of International Affairs Forum: Europe and the EU; Addressing Climate Change

Read the latest issue of International Affairs Forum where experts from around the world, includi... Read More...

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IA Forum Winter 2024 - Europe -- and Addressing Climate Change

In the new 2024 issue of International Affairs Forum, experts from around the world discuss Europe and the EU plus Addressing Climate Change. (03/21/2024)

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Borderless Africa: Towards a Visa Free Continent for Bolstering Economic Growth

Author calls on Africans to make significant strides towards a borderless regime. By Benita Ezumezu. (11/23/2023)

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The BRICS Expansion

Author provides analysis of BRICS expansion. By Amr Wagdy. (09/11/2023)

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Of Our Common Future and Triangulation of Eurasia: The North-South Corridor

Geopolitical and geo-economic opportunities and challenges related to the International North-South Transport Corridor. By Lorenzo Somigli. (09/07/2023)

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New Wave of Multilateralism: The Developing – 8

Interview with the Secretary-General of the Developing Eight States’ Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), His Excellency Amb. Isiaka Abdulqadir Imam. (08/10/2023)

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Book Review: The Undercover Economist

Book review of The Undercover Economist(Tim Harford). By Mehreen Shahzadi. (08/03/2023)

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Rural-Urban Differentials in China

China should analyze rural- urban differentials to better education, labor mobility, and investment. By Aaron Xiong. (07/31/2023)

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Strengths and Limitations of Efforts Against Global Economic Austerity

The challenges and impacts of global economic austerity efforts are many and complex. By Damilare Oyebobola. (07/14/2023)

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New Commercial Route at Chaman: Implications for Pakistan, Afghanistan

Author analyzes security and economic implications of new commercial route between Pakistan and Afghanistan. By Abdul Mussawer Safi. (07/12/2023)

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Inflation targeting as a strategy for managing price stability and employment

How government and central banks can work towards stabilizing both inflation and unemployment rates. By Tayyab Tahir. (06/22/2023)

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Conscious Consumption and the Fashion Industry (Sustainable and Ethical Fashion)

Conscious consumption within the fashion industry is a crucial step towards a more sustainable and ethical future. By Maha Iqbal. (06/20/2023)

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The Dilemma of Fiscal Federalism in Pakistan

The issue of fiscal federalism in Pakistan and its repercussions. By Abdul Basit Mahbbob. (06/14/2023)

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Pakistan’s Undying Debt

Causes and implications of Pakistan's debt issue. By Minahil Javaid. (06/07/2023)

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A Comparative Analysis of Developmental Conditions: Lessons from Singapore for Pakistan and South Asian Countries

What can Pakistan and other South Asian nations learn from Singapore's development process? By Aliza Imtiaz. (06/05/2023)

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Real Estate as a Major Contributor in the Economic Downfall of Pakistan

The negative impacts of mproper resource allocation to the real estate sector in Pakistan. By Aliza Saeed. (05/30/2023)

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Exploring Pakistan’s Potential as an Emerging Market

Opportunities and challenges for Pakistan's growth as an emerging market. By Nimra Durrani. (05/30/2023)

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Artificial inflation and its Impact in Pakistan

Analyzing the impacts of artificial inflation on Pakistan. By Aliza Imtiaz. (05/26/2023)

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Effective Economic Development Roles in Workforce Partnerships in Pakistan

Author analyzes various workforce partnersips to grow economic development in Pakistan. By Hamza Ali. (05/26/2023)

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Existing Inflation in Pakistan

Author explores the impacts of inflation in Pakistan, on the economy and its citizens. By Arwa Rehman. (05/24/2023)

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Trade and Investment: A Dynamic Interplay for Economic Growth

Short examination of the complex connection between trade and investment, emphasizing their interdependence and the advantages they provide for economies. By Izzat Ullah Baloch. (05/24/2023)

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