International Economics at Chatham House produces policy-oriented research and analysis of the challenges facing the 21st century global economy. The department works with policy-makers and researchers around the globe to ensure that its independent analysis of global issues translates into practical and timely policy insight.

China

Rising Financial Centres

This new report looks at the steps China is taking to reform its financial services sector through the development of Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Taipei as financial centres. Read. 

Eurozone Crisis

Reform Needed

Without measures to deal with the current crisis and to address the underlying problems of the euro area, it is hard to see EMU surviving in its current form, says this paper. Read.

Reintroducing Gold

No Clear Role

This report suggests that there is little scope for gold to play a more formal role in the international monetary system. Read
About the Gold Taskforce.

G20

Legitimacy vs Effectiveness

The G20's lack of legitimacy and representativeness is becoming more apparent; improving its governance is necessary, says this briefing paper by Paola Subacchi and Stephen Pickford. Read

Research Themes

• A Changing World Economy and the G20 Framework

• Reform of the International Monetary System: 
  The Role of Gold
  China's Renminbi Strategy 

• Growth of Financial Centres and Financial Integration

• International Competitiveness and Growth:
  The World's Industrial Transformation
  Shifting Competitive Advantage in the Changing Global Economy
  Ageing and Saving