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Progress in International Economic Governance

2014 CIGI Survey of Progress in International Economic Governance

2014 Responses by Expert

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Susan Schadler / 2014 Responses

Overall Ranking

40%

The overall ranking represents the average of all responses provided by the expert — detailed responses to each dimension are provided below. Note that some participants provided their evaluation for a few dimensions only.

Macroeconomic and Financial Cooperation

40%
Question: How much progress has been made on macro-economic and international monetary cooperation in the last year?

"Some progress on improving the governance of sovereign debt restructuring has been made. In June, the IMF staff presented a paper to the Executive Board with a very sensible proposal for institutionalizing a quasi-automatic extension of maturities in crises where the IMF does not conclude that public debt is sustainable with a high probability. The proposal was discussed and referred for further study. The very fact that the proposal made it to the Executive Board is a great sign that the current vacuum in avenues to pursue in severe debt crises is recognized as an issue—even if not a problem. The absence of any apparent follow up, however, does not bode well for actual action.

IMF quota reform is remains stuck in the US Congress with no clear signs that it could budget out of limbo. The Ukraine crisis stoked a faint glimmer of hope that Congress would act, but that hope fizzled. We will have to see after the mid-term elections."

- Susan Schadler
CIGI Senior Fellow

International Cooperation on Financial Regulation

N/A
No response was provided by Susan Schadler for this question.

Cooperation on Trade

N/A
No response was provided by Susan Schadler for this question.

Cooperation on Climate Change

N/A
No response was provided by Susan Schadler for this question.

Progress Scale

Major Progress 85-100

Estimates between 85% and 100% represent the ability to withstand the pressures of a severe, unanticipated major shock to the world economy, preventing sustained unemployment or inflation. International agreements are effective. Key institutions have strengthened their governance and accountability and have the tools and resources required to perform effectively.

Major Progress 80-100

Estimates between 80% and 100% represent the ability to withstand the pressures of a severe shock to the world economy and to prevent sustained unemployment or inflation.

Some Progress 70-84

Estimates between 70% and 84% reflect some progress that inspires confidence in the stability of the world economy against large-scale shocks Conditions are conducive to inclusive global economic growth.

Some Progress 60-79

Estimates between 60% and 79% reflect conditions that inspire confidence and that are conducive to growth.

Minimal Progress 55-69

Estimates between 55% and 69% indicate a level of progress sufficient to inspire confidence in long term, sustainable balanced growth, but with non-negligible risks to the world economy if confronted by shocks.

Status Quo 45-54

Estimates between 45 and 54% represent stagnation in progress or regression, with low to negligible developments in international discussions or a lack of displayed interest. Public documents exclude mention of the topic or pay minimal due to the issue, with little to no developments in stability or growth.

Minimal Progress 40-59

Estimates between 40% and 59% indicate a level of progress sufficient to inspire confidence in the long term, but with non-negligible risks to the world economy if confronted by shocks.

Minimal Regression 30-44

Estimates between 30 and 44% represent a level of regression sufficient to cause concern for the direction of long term growth. Conditions have not yet worsened significantly, but the global economy shows signs for concern.

Some Regression 20-39

Estimates between 20% and 39% represent some regression, pointing to non-negligible risks to the stability of the world economy if confronted by large-scale shocks.

Some Regression 15-29

Estimates between 15% and 29% represent some regression that instills concern for the stability of the world economy against large-scale shocks. Indications suggest insufficient progress and conditions unfavorable to long term growth.

Major Regression 0-14

Estimates between 0% and 14% represent major regression towards a fractious and chaotic international system, with significant risks to the stability of the world economy. Multilateral negotiations are at a standstill, and key institutions lack the tools and resources to perform effectively.

Major Regression 0-19

Estimates between 0% and 19% represent major regression toward a fractious and chaotic international system, with significant risks to the stability of the world economy.