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Jun 14, 2016

Franco in Latin Trade: Latin American Inequality: Our Undersold Reality

By Arturo Franco

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Economy & Business

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 9, 2016

Britannia, Rule the Trade!

By Nathaniel Rome & TK Spandhla

The decades following World War II experienced an explosion of global trade. The annual growth rate of global exports averaged 8 percent in the 1950s, 9 percent in the 1960s, and 20 percent in the 1970s (World Trade Organization). During this boom of global trade, the volume of UK exports grew in absolute terms. However, up until the mid-1970s, the UK trade growth lagged behind the global average.

Economy & Business European Union

Trade in Action

Jun 8, 2016

TTIP&TRADE in Action – June 8, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

German Chancellor Angela Merkel openly stated for the first time that if Britain decides to leave the European Union, its negotiating power in Europe will be significantly weakened.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Bremain vs Brexit

Jun 6, 2016

To Brexit or to Bremain? That is the Question

By Nauro Ferreira Campos and Fabrizio Coricelli

With the impending Brexit referendum on June 23, economists must anticipate the ramifications of the United Kingdom (UK) leaving the European Union (EU). This is the first time the voluntary integration of the EU has been threatened, and creates a distressing existential question: is EU membership valuable enough? In the brief, “To Brexit or Bremain? […]

Economy & Business Elections

In the News

Jun 6, 2016

Manning Quoted by International Business Times on Chinese Trade Policy

By Robert A. Manning

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China Economy & Business

Atlantic Council Strategy Paper Series

Jun 2, 2016

Shape, steer, and sustain: a US strategy for the new global economic order

By Robert D. Hormats

Ten years ago, most observers predicted a period of smooth sailing for the world economy. Today, the world looks very different. To better deal with this new global economic environment, the United States requires a new strategy for the twenty-first century. That strategy should enable the country to shape, steer, and sustain a new global economic order that accomplishes several key objectives underpinning prosperity and stability for greater numbers of Americans.

China Economy & Business

EconoGraphics

Jun 1, 2016

Not The Time to Falter: Economic Sanctions Against Russia

By Alvaro Morales Salto Weis

As the European Union (EU) prepares to unanimously extend its economic sanctions on Russia when they expire on July, it is a good opportunity to take a closer look. After Russia´s illegal annexation of Crimea and interference in Eastern Ukraine, the U.S. and the EU enacted economic sanctions in a coordinated manner, which were followed by other Allies and partners like Canada and Australia.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Trade in Action

Jun 1, 2016

TTIP&TRADE in Action – June 1, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and US Trade Representative Michael Froman participated in a seminar on TTIP with representatives of Swedish unions and firms in Stockholm earlier this week.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

MENASource

May 31, 2016

Tunisian Economic Reforms: Between Textiles and Terrorism

By Mohamed Malouche and Scott Mastic

Last month the US-Tunisia Joint Economic Commission (JEC) met in Washington to reaffirm economic partnership between the two countries and promote growth in key sectors.  The meeting was an opportunity for Tunisia’s leaders to demonstrate their commitment to economic reforms and for the United States to commit further economic support to Tunisia in the form […]

Economy & Business North Africa

Event Recap

May 24, 2016

Tackling Unemployment: A New Skills Strategy for Europe with Marianne Thyssen, Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labor Mobility, May 12

By Benjamin Knudsen

European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labor Mobility Marianne Thyssen   On May 12, Marianne Thyssen, Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills, and Labor Mobility, joined the Atlantic Council for a private breakfast roundtable conversation. Ms. Thyssen addressed the challenges that the European Union is currently facing with regards to unemployment and outdated […]

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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