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In-depth analysis of economic and financial trends in the Chinese economy.

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Research and analysis on the intersection of technology and policy developments in finance.

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Monthly analysis of global sanctions regimes—highlighting new listings, delistings, and the motivations behind these changes.

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Where is the Greek Business Model Going?

Econographics Feb 10, 2026

China’s warning on US Treasuries—and why its timing matters

By Jeremy Mark, Josh Lipsky

Beijing has joined the conversation on the dollar. It was leaked this week that Chinese regulators have been urging domestic financial institutions to cut back on US Treasuries, and this timing is no coincidence.
China Dollar Dominance
Where is the Greek Business Model Going?

Econographics Feb 4, 2026

Understanding the vibe shift on the dollar

By Daniel McDowell, Bart Piasecki, Jessie Yin

Gold prices surged to record highs last week, driven by trade tensions, tariffs, and dollar uncertainty. For some, the rally signals rising skepticism about the greenback’s stability—even as policymakers insist the US remains committed to a strong dollar.
Dollar Dominance Economy & Business
Where is the Greek Business Model Going?

Econographics Jan 22, 2026

When will Wall Street’s tolerance for uncertainty run out?

By Jessie Yin, Josh Lipsky

In a decade of geoeconomic shocks, few events have truly shaken investor confidence. But Wall Street may be too complacent to political volatility.
Economy & Business Macroeconomics

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Econographics

Sep 18, 2025

China’s economy remains trapped in the doldrums

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Jeremy Mark</span>

New statistics from Beijing describe a country mired in a slowdown. Efforts to juice the economy late last year have failed to stimulate sustained recovery.

China Economy & Business

Econographics

Sep 16, 2025

The Supreme Court’s decision on Trump tariffs will have lasting impact on US economic statecraft

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Stephanie Connor</span>

Regardless of how the Supreme Court rules, the case will shape US economic policy for years to come.

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Econographics

Sep 15, 2025

The Fed struggles to balance Trump’s demands with economic reality

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Jessie Yin</span>

The US Federal Reserve balances both inflation and employment as part of its dual mandate. Mounting political pressure could jeopardize its ability to maintain financial stability.

Economy & Business Macroeconomics

Econographics

Aug 25, 2025

Everybody wants a stablecoin, even China

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Ananya Kumar</span>

From Beijing’s perspective, a successful offshore yuan-denominated stablecoin could replace some existing yuan transactions, increase the purchases of offshore bonds, and even make them technologically more efficient.

China Digital Currencies

Econographics

Aug 22, 2025

Trump’s challenges to the Fed’s independence loom over Jackson Hole Symposium

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Alisha Chhangani</span>

As Trump tests the limits of what he can do, the credibility of the Fed—and by extension, global financial stability—is increasingly at risk.

Economy & Business Macroeconomics

Econographics

Jul 31, 2025

Beijing extends and pretends to deal with its mountain of local government debt

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Jeremy Mark</span>

Beijing's three-year local debt restructuring plan fails to actually address the trillions of dollars weighing on local governments and will only cause greater problems down the road.

China Economy & Business

Econographics

Jul 29, 2025

Safeguarding Uyghur human rights: The US should leverage economic statecraft tools to end Uyghur forced labor

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Nazima Tursun</span>

Through sanctions and the adoption of anti-forced labor legislation, the United States has led the global effort to combat China’s forced labor practices. While these measures have moved the needle in the fight against forced labor, widespread tariffs and the absence of new punitive measures targeting forced labor may cause progress to stagnate.

China Economy & Business

Econographics

Jul 21, 2025

Why European businesses are now stuck in the middle of an EU-China storm

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Alisha Chhangani</span>

If relations continue to deteriorate, the world’s three major economies could find themselves in economic conflict and European businesses will be caught squarely in the middle. 

China Economy & Business

Econographics

Jul 17, 2025

Charting a strategic path for Syria’s postwar reconstruction

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Kimberly Donovan</span>, <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Jonathan Panikoff</span>, <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Lize de Kruijf</span>, <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Manal Fatima</span>

As Syria emerges from over a decade of conflict, easing sanctions by the United States, the European Union (EU), and other European partners is an important step toward reintegrating Syria into the global economy. Yet, for a country that has been economically isolated for over fourteen years, lifting sanctions is only the beginning.

Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

Econographics

Jul 14, 2025

Injecting new life into Europe’s life science industry to improve competitiveness

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Emma Nix</span>

US turmoil under Trump has shaken the life sciences sector, prompting top researchers to consider leaving. Europe now has a rare chance to attract this talent and revive its biotech and pharma industries—but only if it moves quickly and decisively before China does.

China Economy & Business
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Feb 3, 2015

Where is the Greek Business Model Going?

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Global Business and Economics Program</span>

Greece has once again thrust itself into the headlines as the new Syriza government led by Alexis Tspiras pledged to go back to the drawing board and renegotiate with the nation's creditors.