Research Group--is part of a larger effort in the group to understand financial markets in emerging economies"--World Bank web …

risky, which is consistent with the demise of the U.S. investment banking sector. "--World Bank web site …

In accordance with the goals of the innovation grant, World Bank staff undertook a study tour to Turkey to observe …

Following the world food ... …

volatility and its effects on food security is a complex issue with many dimensions, agricultural and non-agricultural, short and … begins with a discussion of volatility and of the ways in which volatility affects countries, businesses, consumers and … volatility in future. This report offers suggestions for a systematic and internationally coordinated response building on the …

world price signals reach more producers to induce a supply response. To reduce world food price volatility, suggested …-grain stock purchases and releases to reduce, rather than amplify, local and world food price volatility; (3) shift to market …Following the world food price spike in 2008 and again in 2011, there has been increased attention on better …

, and can surge at times of currency speculation. Heightened interest rate and exchange rate volatility pose practical risk … through the equity markets have not been the major contributor to increased international sources of volatility. In addition …

contrast, domestic regulatory impediments to competition are not robustly correlated with product innovation. "--World Bank web …