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.

Latest from the Department: 

Eurozone Crisis
Chatham House experts comment on Europe's financial crisis, and the impact on the rest of the world. Plus, in a video for the Financial Times, Paola Subacchi discusses what role the G20 should play in addressing global economic issues. More.

Global Financial Safety Nets
Despite the eurozone agreement of 27 October, existing financial system mechanisms are insufficient to deal with another event on the scale of the 2007-09 crisis, writes Stephen Pickford.
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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.
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The World's Industrial Transformation Series
Several briefing papers form part of this project which explores the outlook for key global industries over the next decade and seeks to identify emerging 'global champions'.
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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