Journal Articles

Expansionary Fiscal Rules Under Sovereign Risk [​JIE version][World Bank version], joint with Carlos Esquivel 
Journal of International Economics, January 2026
Earlier version: "Expansionary Fiscal Consolidation Under Sovereign Risk" ​

International Reserves and Central Bank Independence [JIE version][World Bank version]
Journal of International Economics, November 2022​

Working Papers

​The Sovereign Spread Compressing Effect of Fiscal Rules During Global Crises [​World Bank version], joint with Ergys Islamaj and Scott Sommers
Latest version: March 2024

Work in Progress

Fiscal Rules for Pacific Island Countries: Building Resilience and Stabilization, joint with Fernando Blanco
Strategic Enforcement of Fiscal Rules Under Sovereign Risk, joint with Ergys Islamaj, Leonardo Barreto, and Scott Sommers
Growing in China's shadow: a blessing or a curse?, joint with Aaditya Mattoo, Daisuke Fukuzawa, Duong Trung Le, and Ergys Islamaj

Institutional Reports and Policy Briefs

Understanding and Unlocking State-Level Growth Potential in Malaysia. World Bank, Washington, DC. Forthcoming.
World Bank East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, April 2025: A Longer View [World Bank version]. World Bank, Washington, DC.
World Bank East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, October 2024: Jobs and Technology [World Bank version]. World Bank, Washington, DC.
Thailand Economic Monitor, July 2024: Unlocking the Growth Potential of Secondary Cities [World Bank version]. World Bank, Washington, DC.
World Bank East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, April 2024: Firm Foundations of Growth [World Bank version]. World Bank, Washington, DC.
Malaysia Economic Monitor, October 2023: Raising the Tide, Lifting All Boats [World Bank version]. World Bank, Washington, DC.
World Bank East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, April 2023: Reviving Growth. World Bank, Washington, DC.
Malaysia Economic Monitor, February 2023: Expanding Malaysia’s Digital Frontier [World Bank version]. World Bank, Washington, DC.
Drivers of Public Debt in East Asia and Pacific Economies [World Bank version], joint with Ergys Islamaj. December 2022. World Bank Research & Policy Briefs; No. 60. World Bank, Washington, DC.
World Bank East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, October 2022: Reforms for Recovery [World Bank version]. World Bank, Washington, DC.
World Bank East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, April 2022: Braving the Storms [World Bank version]. World Bank, Washington, DC.

Other Publications

Reservas Internacionales en Modelos de Deuda Soberana [Journal version]
​Journal Article in Spanish
Cuadernos Económicos de ICE, March 2022