In previous papers the authors have argued that aid is likely to mitigate the negative effects of external shocks on economic growth (i.e. that aid is more effective in countries which are more vulnerable to external shocks). Recently an important debate has emerged about the possible negative...

Une analyse de l'insolente réussite économique de l'Amérique de Bill Clinton (croissance réguli`ere, chômage en baisse, désinflation, meilleure qualité de la vie) et de son hégémonie politico-financière sur le reste du monde. En trente ans, le passage du défi au miracle américain.

Based on an interdisciplinary approach, this article aims at elucidating what can be called the nature of money. To define it, we first distinguish between the generic properties of every money and its different and non specifically monetary uses. Then currency is grasped through its three...

Based on an interdisciplinary approach, this article aims at elucidating what can be called the nature of money. To define it, we first distinguish between the generic properties of every money and its different and non specifically monetary uses. Then currency is grasped through its three...

Les crises monétaires sont des moments privilégiés pour analyser le fait monétaire dans toute sa complexité. Dans ces crises, en effet, la monnaie est remise en question et dénaturalisée. Sont ainsi révélés les fondements de l’acceptation des formes monétaires qui ont cours dans...