Surviving Tariffs 101: An Operational Guide for Countries Introduction: In November 2024 we advised, based on the 2016-2020 experience that tariffs by the US against China would have the effect of increasing prices for the US consumer by at least 20% . We argued that due to several quiet fiscal macroeconomic policy measures taken by […]
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The abrupt reduction of US funding for HIV / AIDS , TB, malaria and other essential health programs creates an immediate public health crisis in Kenya and other African, Asian and Latin American countries heavily reliant on external support. This report, based on the “Kenya Health Sector Transition Roadmap, 2022-2032” offers urgent guidance on prioritizing
A Report for African Union Member States Chris Alando Dr. Femi Owoeye Amb. Michael Oyugi This report evaluates the annual increases in domestic health expenditure (DHE) comprising both government and private sector contributions—required for African Union (AU) Member States to achieve 5% of GDP in total health expenditure (THE) by 2030. External financing (e.g., donor
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Money printing, the phrase that triggers visions of hyperinflation and citizens hauling wheelbarrows of worthless banknotes, takes on a more everyday name in the serious world of central banks: quantitative easing (QE). No longer about cranking out crisp bills (although the most treasuries and Federal Reserves still have or contract impressive printing presses), today’s QE
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The Mirage of Equality: Unmasking the Limitations of PPP as an Economic Measure Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) often sounds glamorous – a metric that promises to transcend mere exchange rates and unveil the “true” economic size of nations by adjusting for price differences. While PPP offers valuable insights, the critique presented throws light on its
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For African nations tethered to $54 billion in annual interest payments, the allure of debt restructuring beckons like an oasis in the fiscal desert. Yet, embarking on this path demands more than simply throwing oneself at the mercy of creditors. It requires a deft maneuver, a strategic tango through the complex terrain of international finance.
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