Publications: Academic, Policy, and Editorial Work

Academic

  • "Climate policy at the International Monetary Fund: No voice for the vulnerable?" Global Policy, Merling, L., & Forster, T. (2024).

  • "Drivers and impacts of inflation: a look at energy prices, exchange rate volatility, and stock markets." Eastern European Journal for Regional Studies (EEJRS), Merling, L., Cashman, K., & Vladoi, A. (2023).

  • "How Effective Was Assistance to the Vulnerable Countries During the Pandemic? Comparing the Debt Service Suspension Initiative and Special Drawing Rights." Ovidius University Annals, Economic Sciences Series, Merling, L., Cashman, K. (2023).

  • "Credibility and Convergence: Did Euroization Deliver for Montenegro?" Ovidius University Annals, Economic Sciences Series, Merling, L., Cashman, K. (2023).

  • "Special Drawing Rights: The Right Tool to Use to Respond to the Pandemic and Other Challenges." Challenge, Cashman, K., Arauz, A. & Merling, L. (2022).

  • "Digitalization And The World Of Work: Implications For International Labor Standards." Proceedings of the International Management Conference 16 (1), 841-852, Merling, L., Cashman, K., & Vladoi, A. (2022).

  • "Fiscal consolidation and public debt in the European Union: Reevaluating the relationship." Theoretical & Applied Economics, Merling, L., & Vladoi, A. (2022).

  • "Evaluating the Implementation of the IMF’s Institutional View on Capital Flows." Boston University GEGI Working Paper, Ramos, L., Merling, L., & Gallagher, K. (2022).

  • "Similarities between Stock Market Reactions During the 2007 Financial Crisis and the 2020-2021 Coronavirus Pandemic: Correlation and Cointegration Analyses." European Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Merling, L., & Vladoi, A. (2022).

Policy Papers & Reports

  • "The Rising Cost of Debt: An Obstacle to Achieving Climate and Development Goals." Center for Economic and Policy Research, Merling, L., Vasic-Lalovic, I., Valle Cuellar, L., & Huerta Ojeda, A. (2024). Link

  • "Adapting Our Financial Architecture in a Crisis-Prone World: A Civil Society Proposal for Special Drawing Rights Reform." ActionAid USA, Merling, L., Sward, J., & Amerasinghe, N. (2024). Link

  • "Taking Responsibility: Towards a Fit for Purpose Loss and Damage Fund." UN Conference on Trade and Development, Merling, L., Gallogly-Swan, K., Meadway, J., & Stabinsky, D. (2023). Link

  • "Addressing Cross-border Spillover Risks of Climate Transition Policies: The Role of the G20 and IMF." T20 Policy Brief, Rishikesh Ram Bhandary, R., Gourdel, R., He, X., Merling, L., & Monasterolo, I. (2023). Link

  • "Reforming the IMF for a Resilient Recovery." International Trade Union Confederation, Merling, L. (2021). Link

  • "Market Fundamentalism and the World Bank Group: From Structural Adjustment Programmes to Maximizing Finance for Development and Beyond." International Trade Union Confederation, Merling, L. (2020). Link

  • "Argentina’s Deal with the IMF: Will 'Expansionary Austerity' Work?" Center for Economic and Policy Research, Weisbrot, M., & Merling, L. (2018). Link

  • "Puerto Rico’s Peculiar Case: Bankruptcy of an Unincorporated Territory." UNCTAD, Merling, L. (2018). Link

  • "The Pact for Mexico After Five Years: How Has It Fared?" Center for Economic and Policy Research, Weisbrot, M., Watts, R., Johnston, J., & Merling, L. (2018). Link

  • "Puerto Rico’s New Fiscal Plan: Certain Pain, Uncertain Gain." Center for Economic and Policy Research, Merling, L., & Johnston, J. (2018). Link

  • "The UK Economy at the Crossroads." Center for Economic and Policy Research, Weisbrot, M., & Merling, L. (2018). Link

  • "Life After Debt in Puerto Rico: How Many More Lost Decades?" Center for Economic and Policy Research, Merling, L., & Cashman, K. (2017). Link

  • "The French Economy, European Authorities, and the IMF: 'Structural Reform' or Increasing Employment?" Center for Economic and Policy Research, Weisbrot, M., Merling, L., et al. (2017). Link

  • "Did NAFTA Help Mexico? An Update After 23 Years." Center for Economic and Policy Research, Weisbrot, M., Merling, L., et al. (2017). Link

  • "Decade of Reform: Ecuador’s Macroeconomic Policies, Institutional Changes, and Results." Center for Economic and Policy Research, Weisbrot, M., Johnston, J., & Merling, L. (2017). Link

  • "More Trouble Ahead: Puerto Rico’s Impending Medicaid Crisis." Center for Economic and Policy Research, Merling, L., & Johnston, J. (2017). Link

Editorials & Shortform Articles

  • "America First?" The Polycrisis, Phenomenal World, Merling, L. & Mackenzie, K. (2024). Link

  • "Greenwashing Structural Adjustment." Phenomenal World, Merling, L. (2024). Link

  • "80 years post Bretton Woods, it’s time for just finance." Devex, Merling, L., Sward, J., & Amerasinghe, N. (2024). Link

  • "The G7 Summit: A Missed Opportunity to Renew Multilateralism Amid Overlapping Crises." Boston University GDP Center, Merling, L. (2023). Link

  • "Remaking Multilateralism for a Development-Centered Climate Agenda: Takeaways from COP27 and the G20 Summit." Boston University GDP Center, Merling, L. (2022). Link

  • "Quota Reform Needed at IMF in Order to Address 21st Century Challenges." Bretton Woods Project Observer, Merling, L. (2022). Link

  • "To Avert a Global Debt Crisis, IMF’s Reserve Assets Need Greater Support." The Hill, Merling, L., & Gallagher, K. (2022). Link

  • "Developing Countries Need IMF Funds Now, Not Later." Initiative for Policy Dialogue at Columbia University, Merling, L. (2021). Link

  • "Ecuador’s new loan program: a tale of two IMFs." openDemocracy, Merling, L. (2020). Link

  • "We Can’t Trust the IMF and World Bank to Lead the COVID-19 Recovery." Jacobin, Merling, L. (2020). Link

  • "Without an Economic Recovery, Argentina Cannot Repay Its Debt." CEPR, Merling, L. (2020). Link

  • "Why a strong multilateral response is key to tackling COVID-19." openDemocracy, Merling, L. & Baunach, L. (2020). Link

  • "Why we must reform the IMF – before it’s too late." openDemocracy, Merling, L. & Baunach, L. (2019). Link

  • "In planning a global economic recovery, it’s time to turn the page on inequality." Equal Times, Merling, L. & Baunach, L. (2020). Link

  • "Despite its new rhetoric, the IMF still promotes failed policies." Equal Times, Merling, L. (2019). Link

  • "IMF framework on social spending out of step with international standards." Bretton Woods Project, Merling, L. (2019). Link

  • "After the Argentina Debacle, the IMF Endorses Weakening Capital Controls in Ecuador." openDemocracy, Merling, L. (2019). Link

  • "Sovereign Debt Restructuring: Not Falling Prey to Vultures." pagina12, Merling, L. & Baunach, L. (2019). Link

  • "Puerto Rico’s Colonial Legacy and its Continuing Economic Troubles." CEPR, Merling, L. (2018). Link

  • "Puerto Rico’s Crisis Has Been Good for Many — Just Not the Island’s Residents." CEPR, Merling, L. & Johnston, J. (2018). Link

  • "The Pain of Puerto Ricans: A Profit Source for Creditors." The Philadelphia Inquirer, Merling, L. (2018). Link

  • "What Money Can’t Buy: The Moral Questions of Market Solutions." Economic Questions, Merling, L. (2018). Link

  • "Wall Street Is Trying to Embezzle Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Relief Money." Jacobin, Merling, L. (2018). Link

  • "Privatization Won’t Fix Puerto Rico’s Broken Power Utility." NACLA, Merling, L. (2018). Link

  • "Congress: Remember Puerto Rico Needs Fair Medicaid Funding Too." The Hill, Merling, L. (2017). Link

  • "Puerto Rico’s Oversight Board: The Grinch who Stole Christmas and Came Back for More." CEPR, Merling, L. (2017). Link

  • "The Looming Threat of Automation: The Data Show A Different Story." CEPR, Merling, L. (2016). Link

  • "What the Late 90s Should Have Taught Us: Inflation Does Not Necessarily Accelerate When Unemployment Is Low." CEPR, Merling, L. (2016). Link