Research Briefing
The financial crisis in the US: key events, causes and responses
The financial crisis in the US: key events, causes and responses House of Commons Library Research Paper 09/34
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Research Briefing
Background to the 2009 Budget
The 2009 Budget will be presented by the Chancellor on 22 April. This note provides background on recent developments and forecasts for the economy and public finances.
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Research Briefing
Iceland’s financial crisis
The global financial crisis has been tumultuous for Iceland. Until recently considered a rich, successful and competitive nation, Iceland suffered a dramatic collapse of its economy and currency following the collapse of its banking sector in October 2008. It was forced to negotiate a loan from the IMF and further financial support from a number of countries, and saw the fall of its government. The crisis has led to renewed suggestions that Iceland may apply to join the EU and adopt the euro. Following the Government's fall in January 2009, a caretaker Government took over in February and elections are expected on 25 April 2009. The major partner in the caretaker left-wing coalition, the Social Democratic Alliance, was a member of the previous administration and is strongly pro-EU, but its new partner, the Left Green Movement, has said it will continue to oppose EU membership.
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Research Briefing
Background to the 2008 Pre-Budget Report
This note provides background to the Pre-Budget Report which will be delivered on 24 November. The note covers the outlook for the economy and public finances and the measures the Government may take to boost the economy.
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Sovereign Wealth Funds
This note summarises the background to and issues surrounding Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), which have received a great deal of political and media attention through the creation of China's fund and the large investments made by SWFs in various Western financial institutions during the global 'credit crunch'.
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Research Briefing
An economic introduction to India
An economic introduction to India. House of Commons Library Research Paper 07/40.
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Research Briefing
Statistics and Registration Service Bill (Bill 8 2006-07)
The Statistics and Registration Service Bill (Bill 8 2006-07). House of Commons Library Research Paper 06/66.
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Research Briefing
Economic indicators
Economic indicators. (Includes article on Background to the Pre-Budget Report - the golden rule). House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/86.
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Research Briefing
Inflation: the value of the pound 1750-2002
Inflation: the value of the pound 1750-2002. House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/82. To see an updated version of this paper go to: http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/research/briefing-papers/RP12-31/inflation-the-value-of-the-pound-17502011
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Research Briefing
Monetary Policy Committee
The Monetary Policy Committee: decisions and performance. House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/80.
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The euro: background to the five economic tests
The euro: background to the five economic tests. House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/53.
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