Untangling the Future of NAFTA
Along with substantial political uncertainty about the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), there is also widespread confusion […]
Latin America
NAFTA in Play
During his run for President of the United States, Mr. Trump called the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), “the worst trade deal ever approved by this country.” […]
The border adjustment tax: a dangerous proposal
Reflecting the fact that the United States imports more than it exports, border adjustment tax is considered by its proponents as an essential part of the Trump tax reform package. […]
Will the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Reshape the Global Trade and Investment System?
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement is the first mega-regional trade and investment agreement this century. […]
How Will the Fed’s Rate Hike Affect Latin America?
The Federal Reserve’s rate hike is unlikely to be a cause of major disruption in Latin America this time around. […]
Will the global economy struggle in 2015?
Carnegie’s global experts assess the world in 2015. What can we expect and what will surprise us? What are the challenges and what are the opportunities? […]
The End of Convergence?
Convergence, the narrowing of the income gap between poor and rich countries, is one of the great stories of our time. A recent report shows that convergence has slowed in recent years, and that productivity in developing countries is not rising rapidly enough in key sectors. […]
Brazil’s Economic Future
The prospects for Brazil’s economy will depend on the vigor with which the next government will pursue policies that remedy the problems that have so far held it back. […]
Emerging Markets Will Not Sink the World Economy
The difficulties of emerging nations are unlikely to become so severe as to endanger the global recovery. […]
NAFTA’s Mixed Impact on the Global Economy
NAFTA essentially tries to build a more integrated North American economy. […]