The G20 is Promoted
The G20 has claimed its spot as the world’s leading economic forum. Though it failed to adequately address trade, the group did discuss climate change, signaling a shift from crisis control to a long-term focus. […]
Month: September 2009
The G20 Must Lead
Discussions among leaders from the G20 countries meeting in Pittsburgh this week will focus on the sustainability of the global economic recovery. […]
Four Challenges in Pittsburgh
World leaders meeting at the G20 summit in Pittsburgh must tread carefully as they plan to withdraw government stimulus from their economies and insist that countries enact reforms needed to prevent a future crisis. […]
Crisis, Protectionism, and Doha—What Future for the WTO?
The financial crisis underscored the importance of the World Trade Organization in warding off protectionism, but as the WTO is increasingly bypassed in trade reform, questions arise about its role in world trade. […]
WTO Reform: The Time to Start Is Now
As economic crisis and burgeoning protectionist pressures demonstrate the urgency of strengthening trade rules, questions arise about the limitations of the World Trade Organization. The WTO needs to be reformed to be effective and remain relevant. […]
Is the Global Recovery For Real?
The fragile global recovery is gaining traction, but it is still too early to begin reversing government stimulus efforts. A panel of experts discussed the worldwide economic rebound and offered policy advice as to how it can be sustained. […]