The TPP and TTIP intend to reshape world trade rules for the 21st century. However, the negotiations exclude some 160 countries, which are home to over 80 percent of the world’s population. […]
Japan’s economic situation is not as dire as some rumors suggest. The country’s growth slowdown is far from terminal—especially if Tokyo implements domestic reforms. […]
2014 will be a year of global economic recovery—but only for some. And the perception of economic stagnation may trump the reality of economic growth. […]
Unskilled migrants offer many economic advantages for recipient countries in the West. As Europeans get richer and older, they will need more and more unskilled immigrants. […]
President Obama’s recently nominated his assistant and deputy national security advisor for international economics to the position of U.S. trade representative. Given the dynamic trade environment, what will be the implications? […]
The nature of global trade has transformed and adapted greatly since the stalled Doha Round of the World Trade Organization. […]
Although the United States weathered the global recession relatively better than its European counterparts, it is not as strong as it looks and Europe’s long-term prospects are better than its current dismal performance suggests. […]
The disciplines governing foreign direct investment lie in the shadow of those governing global trade, as there is no single, comprehensive multilateral treaty or institution to oversee investment activity. […]
There is fierce competition among countries to attract foreign direct investment through incentives. […]
The events in Cyprus only reinforce the fact that all countries, and especially those with large banking sectors, must tighten regulation and insist on higher capital requirements where they are needed. […]
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