Welcome to the UICIFD Research Center!

UICIFD is a student-driven project founded and directed by Professor Enrique Carrasco. Its purpose is to help laypersons understand the often impenetrable world of international finance and development.

This website is comprised of the following main features:

• The E-Book on International Finance & Development -
  A substantial work (300 pages) that covers major aspects of public international finance and international development. Coverage includes the roles of the IMF (International Monetary Fund) and the World Bank in a globalized economy as well as the Mexican and Asian financial crises.
• Issues - Periodically the Center posts a detailed "issue" on a topic of current importance, such as Cuba, globalization, and China.
• News & Developments - Unauthorized Trading Causes a Spike in Oil Price
• Conferences - Information regarding the Center's conferences, its most recent addressing the rule of law, the financial sector, and security in China.
• Briefing Papers -
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Answers questions such as "What are Capital Controls?" and "What is a Hedge Fund?"
• On the Ground - Experiential essays relating to development.
• Links - Hundreds of links to other websites organized under many topics, such as "indigenous groups," "law and development," and "non-governmental organizations."

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