Globalizing or Decoupling – a myth? June 23, 2008

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http://www.economist.com/finance/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10808782&CFID=10561065&CFTOKEN=51345653

The decoupling debate

Could recession spread from America?

“DECOUPLING” is the source of a great deal of controversy. Economists argue about whether or not emerging economies will follow America into recession. The most pessimistic claim that as economies have become more intertwined through trade and finance, this should make business cycles more synchronised, not less. The slide in emerging stockmarkets on Wall Street’s coat-tails appears to endorse their view. Yet recent data suggest decoupling is no myth. Indeed, it may yet save the world economy.

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http://www.dinocrat.com/archives/2008/05/07/a-central-economic-question-of-our-times/

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http://www.economist.com/finance/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10567609&CFID=10561065&CFTOKEN=51345653

Decoupling 1: Emerging Asia

An independent streak

Jan 24th 2008 | HONG KONG

Some investors fear that America’s weakening economy will drag down Asia.

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http://www.economist.com/finance/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10567586&CFID=10561065&CFTOKEN=51345653

Decoupling 2: Japan

Unable to fend for itself

Jan 24th 2008 | TOKYO

Japan’s export-led economy still relies heavily on America

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Can Emerging Economies Decouple?

Presentation by Mr. Ayhan Kose

Research Department – IMF