Ecuador and the Dollar: Combating Misinformation in the Upcoming Presidential Election
EPS Board of Trustees member James K. Galbraith and Board of Directors Member-at-Large Mark Weisbrot are among the original signers on a letter that clarifies the debate surrounding dollarization in the Ecuadorian election, scheduled for February 7, 2021.
COVID-19 Update: EPS at the AEA/ASSA Meetings in January
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the AEA has decided to hold their annually meeting virtually. EPS still plans to participate.
Press Release: Call for Swift Approval of Massive, Worldwide Aid from IMF
Economists for Peace and Security (EPS) called for approval, as soon as possible, of the massive resources worldwide that were proposed by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in March.
Press Release: Statement Calling for Congress to Stop Trump from Pursuing War with Iran
Economists for Peace and Security issued the following statement on January 7, 2020 in response to the Trump administration's assassination of a senior Iranian government official in Iraq.
Effects of Large-Scale Violent Events on the Demand for International Scheduled Air Traffic
A report by Jurgen Brauer and J. Paul Dunne, commissioned by the Arsenault Family Foundation.
Federal Spending and the Recovery: A Statement by Directors, Trustees and Fellows of Economists for Peace and Security
Economists for Peace and Security issued the following statement on budget debates, pointing out that the entire premise is false and that giving in to the demands to cut the deficit imperils fragile recovery.
Fact Sheet: Global Arms Trade
The top five arms supplying nations alone exported nearly $13.5 billion worth of weapons in 2004. Russian exports continue a five-year growth trend, with strong sales in aviation, mostly to India and China. Shipyards also saw significant increases, delivering Kilo-class submarines and frigates. Russia is anticipating penetrating new markets: 2005 will see deliveries to Morocco, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia. Strategic shifts and re-alliances in the Islamic world post-September 11, 2001 make it likely that Russian sales to Arab countries and Northern Africa will continue to increase.. This fact sheet was compiled by Kate Cell in 2005.
Fact Sheet: Military vs. Social Spending: Warfare or Human Welfare
In 2003, the world spent more than $900 billion on its militaries, with the US contributing nearly 50% of the total. World military expenditure in one year is greater than would be required to fulfill the Millennium Development Goals in 11 years. If 10% of world military expenditure, or 20% of US military expenditure, were diverted yearly, the MDG could be fully funded. This fact sheet was compiled by Paul Burkholder in 2004.
The Role of the Media in Reporting Conflicts
An analysis of regional strife in the Pacific Islands by Usha Sandar Harris.
Beyond Greed and Curses: Understanding the Links Between Natural Resources and Conflict in Melanesia
An analysis of natural resources and conflict in Melanesia.