In Economic Reform Today
Prospering in the Global Economy

Globalization has broken down regulatory and communication barriers and paved the way for unprecedented prosperity. Concerns have been raised that prosperity for some may cause other groups to suffer - particularly those in developing countries. But this need not be the case.

This issue of Economic Reform Today - the first electronic issue - looks at the global economy and what it takes to succeed. Articles include the following:

John Sullivan, CIPE's Executive Director, on prospering in the global economy...

Perspectives from leaders in the field...

• Carl Gershman on the tasks of the world democratic movement
• Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky on Trade, Development and Social Progress
• Charles Oman on the business model of the new economy

Insights on how to reform the WTO to level the playing field...

Select initiatives from developing countries...

• Globalization and the Opening of Mexico
• Mexico: Fighting Causes of Past Crises
• Surviving the Competition in Central America
• Globalization: Challenges for Indonesia

Globalization Resources...

• Challenges and Resources
• Key International Institutions
• Principles of Corporate Responsibility

Economic Reform Today is available on CIPE's website at www.cipe.org/ert