The World Bank’s Deregulation Guide Goes Down in Flames — 18 Years Too Late
A pay for play data manipulation scandal spelled the end of the ideologically driven 'Doing Business' report.
Peter Bakvis
The World Bank’s Fuzzy Math on Inequality and the Future of Work
The Bank's annual World Development Report distorts data to dismiss concerns about inequality and promote a deregulatory approach to new technologies.
The World Bank’s Troubling Vision for the Future of Work
In their flagship annual policy report, the bank advocates extensive labor market deregulation, including lower minimum wages and 'flexible' firing and scheduling practices.
It’s Time to End the World Bank’s Biased Business Regulation Ratings
After years of criticism from labor unions and other progressive groups, the Bank’s own chief economist is accusing his colleagues of ideologically-driven data manipulation.