Despite anticipated curtailment of their powers, the past decade saw technocratic actors take
on an increasingly powerful role in economic governance. Focusing on the EU, I analyse …

Standard‐setting bodies in global finance follow a core‐periphery logic, imposing a rigid
dichotomy between standard‐setters and standard‐takers. They also focus exclusively on …

This article examines the development and implications of local currency bond markets
(LCBMs) in African countries in the context of international financial subordination (IFS) …

We propose a new conception of monetary sovereignty that acknowledges the reality of
today's global credit money system. Today, the concept is predominantly used to denote …

We examine the processes by which regulations prevailing in countries at the core of the
global economy spread to countries outside this small group. We show how specific cross …

The rise of geostrategic rivalry between the United States and China is changing
international cooperation. As China seeks new influence and the United States seeks to …

We address the question: What are the potential impacts of Basel III capital framework for
National Development Banks (NDBs) upon their ability to fulfil their developmental …

Purpose The main purpose of this study is to examine the political economy of financial
development in Ethiopia, specifically, to test the empirical relevance of the interest group …

1. This paper focuses on the delivery of Capacity Development (CD) by the Fund. It is
background to the IEO review of IMF CD over 2012–2020, and is a complement to other …

As efforts to harmonize policies globally intensify, developing countries increasingly face
pressures to adopt international standards. Yet, we know little about the circumstances …