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Internet Usage Effect on Educational Attainment: Evidence of Benefits
Since the internet became a widely adopted platform for information exchange, there has been a vari
ety of research into the effect the internet has on education.
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Can Stock Exchanges Support the Growth of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises? Lessons from India, South Africa, and Jamaica
Despite their importance in creating private-sector jobs and diversifying economies, small to mediu
m-sized enterprises (SMEs) often struggle to access adequate finance.
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Central Counterparties Help, But Do Not Assure Financial Stability
This paper looks into the role central counterparties (CCPs) play by stepping into the middle of tr
ades and the benefits they provide to market participants but to the overall promotion of financial stability.
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Regulation Almost Destroyed Money Market Funds, But Cash Management Needs Kept Them Alive
Extensive regulatory overhaul in October 2016 changed the money market fund (MMF) industry consider
ably, especially for institutional clients.
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New Models for Financing Infrastructure in Asia
In 2016, rising domestic wealth across Asia was placing enormous pressure on local governments to e
xtend and upgrade infrastructure.
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A New Breed: FinTech's Fusion with Alternative Investing
The first generation of marketplace lenders was born out of the evolving credit needs of consumers
and small businesses.
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MENA Region: New Tactics to Transform Economies and Accelerate Growth
As economic growth and political reforms continue in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regio
n, many of those countries have been compelled to accelerate structural reforms to diversify their economies away from hydrocarbons, boost the role of the
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Building Tomorrow's Agents of Change Across Africa
By the close of the century, sub-Saharan Africa will be the world's most populous region. Growth a
nd prosperity will depend not on natural resources, but on the talent and entrepreneurial energy of the region's young professionals.
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How to Accelerate Gender Diversity on Boards
Slow progress in adding women to boards dominates the conversation on gender diversity in the corp
orate world. Much of the discussion is understandably pessimistic. Women hold only 19 percent of board positions in the U.S. and 30 percent in Europe.
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Businesses That Thrive Through Diversity and Inclusion
The 21st century workplace is a place of change. More businesses are taking a stand on issues that
matter to their employees and their customers.
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Getting from Financial Inclusion and Literacy to Financial Health
Nearly a quarter of the U.S. population is unbanked or underbanked.
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Pacific Alliance: Leading Integration in Latin America
The Pacific Alliance is an integrated, regional trading bloc made up of Chile, Colombia, Mexico an
d Peru. They share a population of 217 million with a combined average GDP per capita of $16,759 in purchasing power parity.
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