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Apr 19, 2017

The European Stability Mechanism

By Lu Ding & Ole Moehr

The global economic and financial crisis, which originated in the United States in 2008, ultimately triggered a sovereign debt crisis in Europe in 2010. As a result of sky high debts, economies lacking in competitiveness, and over lenient banking regulations, the credit ratings of the Eurozone members Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain plummeted. These countries began facing prohibitively high interest rates when they attempted to borrow from international credit markets.

Economy & Business European Union

Global Trade And The Americas

Apr 13, 2017

TRADE in ACTION – April 13, 2017

By Global Business & Economics Program

This week in TradeinAction: After concluding his multi-day meeting with President Xi Jinping of China, President Trump  made many important policy reversals such as ceasing to advocate for the designation of China as a “currency manipulator” and voicing support for the Export-Import Bank. After many rounds of reforms, the International Monetary Fund has agreed to unlock new funds as part of the Greek debt relief […]

China Economy & Business

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Apr 8, 2017

Metzl Joins CBS This Morning to Discuss Recent Trump-Xi Summit

By Jamie Metzl

Watch the full interview here.

China Economy & Business

Trade in Action

Apr 6, 2017

TRADE in ACTION – April 6, 2017

By Global Business & Economics Program

This week in TradeinAction: President Trump signs two executive orders on trade with the intention of cracking down on trade abuses and minimizing the US trade deficit. The European Union and Mexico are currently meeting in Brussels ahead of a possible EU-Mexico free trade agreement. President Trump meets with President Xi Jinping of China at Mar-a-Lago […]

Economy & Business European Union

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Apr 3, 2017

Update NAFTA, But First Understand Why It’s Important

By Carla A. Hills

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was heavily criticized during our recent presidential campaign. The day after US President Donald J. Trump’s swearing in, it was posted on the White House website that “the President is committed to renegotiating NAFTA [to give] American workers a fair deal.” Before moving forward to “renegotiate,” it is […]

Economy & Business Mexico

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Apr 3, 2017

Hruby Joins WBUR’s Here and Now to Discuss Africa and the Economy

By Aubrey Hruby

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Africa China

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Mar 31, 2017

Shaffer Quoted by VOA on Turkey-Israel Relations and Energy

By Brenda Shaffer

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Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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Mar 30, 2017

Manning Quoted by the Washington Diplomat on US Withdrawal From Trans-Pacific Partnership

By Robert Manning

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Economy & Business

Trade in Action

Mar 30, 2017

TRADE in ACTION, March 30, 2017

By Global Business & Economics Program

On March 25, the European Union celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome. They signed the Rome Declaration which resolves to create a “stronger more resilient” union that is ready to address current and future challenges.  A few days later, the United Kingdom officially triggered exit negotiations (as specified in Article 50 of the […]

Economy & Business European Union

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Mar 30, 2017

Manning in Vaida Discussion Club: Economic Order in the Asia Pacific and Russian Interests

By Robert Manning

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