IX. Geld und kapital

Ohne Zusammenfassung     

Export credit insurance-a comparison

Incessant growth of world trade and of overseas investments, and the shirts In their structure, are reflected In changes affecting International trade relations. The present article discusses the rising political and economic risks to which exports are exposed, and the consequent growth of demand for insuring export credits and direct Investments.     

The USSR’s economic strategy up to the year 2000

The XXVIIth Congress of the CPSU marked the beginning of a new phase in Soviet economic policy which is to last to the year 2000. The Congress laid down the objectives for this phase and the means by which the objectives are to be achieved. Our article examines the question whether, or to what extent, the Soviet Union will be able to reach the goals it has set itself for this period.     

International developments in shipping

Looking back at the 5th session, at the spirit of its debates and negotiations and at its results, one could indeed conclude that it reflected more cooperation than the preceding ones. Some of the reasons why this happened may be found in the general development. However, to a great extent it was owed to the personality of the President, Mr. Quartley, the Shipping Commissioner in the Government of Ghana. He had proved his ability to chairing international meetings already in IMCO and elsewhere. He has encouraged cooperation by the members of all groups with the effect that no decision was taken under pressure. The 5th session has therefore been that with the least number of resolutions adopted but one of the most successful.