Book of Donmon Teith

Fluctuations of commodity prices, most notably of oil, capture considerable attention and have been tied to important economic effects. This book advances our u

Commodity-exporting countries have significantly benefited from the commodity price boom of recent years. At the current juncture, however, uncertain global eco

This paper examines the duration and magnitude of commodity-price cycles. It finds that for most commodities, price slumps last longer than price booms. How far

This book provides a clear-eyed analysis of questions at the intersection of commodity markets, natural resource economics, and public policy.

Over the past decades, inequality has risen not just in advanced economies but also in many emerging market and developing economies, becoming one of the key gl