Economic trends in 1992/93

Economic trends in 1992/93Western industrialised countries: Economic expansion at a moderate rate     

The Economic Effects of Federal Participation in Terrorism Risk

The catastrophic terrorist attack of September 11, 2001 caused unprecedented insured losses. While the insurance industry covered these losses, it also took swift steps to limit its exposure to such risks in the future. In response to ensuing market dislocations, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) was passed in 2002. The law temporarily requires primary insurers to offer terrorism coverage and creates a federal "backstop" to limit losses on such coverage. In anticipation of the program's scheduled expiration, and to inform debate on its possible extension, this article analyzes market developments in the wake of 9/11 and the passage of TRIA. We find that to date, TRIA has facilitated private sector participation in the market for terrorism insurance by lending structure to an otherwise ill-defined risk. While alternative terrorism risk bearing mechanisms are evolving, none appear ready to replace federal involvement presently. We conclude that a continuation of TRIA for a period of time would enhance U.S. economic performance in the near term. Failing to extend TRIA in the near term would result in decreased economic performance absent another major terrorist attack and greater instability, job loss, and bankruptcy in the event of another attack.     

德国投资与经贸风险分析报告

投资状况及风险分析 外国直接投资状况 从20年前开始,德国就是跨国直接投资的净输出国.外国对德国直接投资在20世纪前半期规模相对较小,到上个世纪90年代初期开始出现较大规模的外国直接投资流入.2000年,受沃达丰并购曼内斯曼带动,外国对德国直接投资达到创记录的2101亿美元,占当年全球跨国直接投资流量的15.3%.     

Supplement to the Economic Bulletin No 7, September 1992 (data as of 13 August 1992)

Supplement to the Economic Bulletin No 7, September 1992 (data as of 13 August 1992)