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Jan 15, 2016

Road to Pension Sustainability

By Global Business and Economics

As Greece entered in 2016, the first review of the bailout agreed in August 2015 is not completed yet. Creditors and the Greek Government are meeting next week to discuss a plan for major reforms of the pension system. The goal is to assure the long-term sustainability of the Greek public finances, with proposed cost-saving measures targeting 1 percent of its GDP.

Economy & Business European Union

Trade in Action

Jan 14, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction – January 14, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

German Chancellor Angela Merkel gave her support for TTIP on her weekly podcast on Saturday, January 10. (The Federal Chancellor) Make your tax-deductable donation to support TTIP&TRADEinAction Donate Now President Obama Talks TPP in his Final State of the Union Address: “… we forged a Trans-Pacific Partnership to open markets, and protect workers and the […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

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Jan 12, 2016

Huntsman on China’s Economic Transition

By Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

Atlantic Council Chairman Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. joins Fox Business to discuss China’s rapid economic transition and how it will affect the Chinese economy in the long term:

China Economy & Business

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Jan 11, 2016

Issue Brief Launch: Nigeria’s Oil Revenue Crunch

By Africa Center

On Monday, January 11, the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center and Africa Center launched a new issue brief, “Nigeria’s Oil Revenue Crunch,” authored by Aaron Sayne and Arica Center Senior Fellow Aubrey Hruby, in a roundtable discussion at the Atlantic Council.

Economy & Business Nigeria

Issue Brief

Jan 11, 2016

Nigeria’s oil revenue crunch

By Aaron Sayne and Aubrey Hruby

As oil prices fall to their lowest in decades, Nigeria's oil revenue has plummeted nearly $2 billion since the start of 2014. What is the impact of falling oil prices and increased competition on the economy and stability in Nigeria?

Africa Corruption

Trade in Action

Jan 7, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction Wishes You a Happy New Year

By Global Business & Economics Program

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands met EP President Martin Schulz during a visit to Brussels . The Monarch also visited the Council as part of his country taking over the presidency of the European Council on  1 January 2016. (European Parliament) Make your tax-deductable to support TTIP&TRADEinAction.  Donate Now Did you know? Every six months a different […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Trade in Action

Dec 18, 2015

TTIP & Trade Action Wishes You Happy Holidays

By Global Business & Economics Program

EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström participates in a ceremony for Saint Lucy’s Day, a holiday celebrating a 3rd century saint that is  commonly celebrated in Scandinavia. (Photo Credit: Cecilia Malmström) Make your tax-deductable year-end contribution to support TTIP Action.  Donate Now Happy Holidays from TTIPAction Today will mark the last TTIPAction newsletter of this year ahead of the holiday season. Dear […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

EconoGraphics

Dec 16, 2015

Not All Bailouts are Created Equally

By Global Business and Economics

Europe has virtually emerged from the 2008 crisis, and it is worth comparing the various paths countries took to recovery.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Dec 16, 2015

Diversifying African Trade: The Road to Progress

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, December 16, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center launched its newest report, Diversifying African Trade: The Road to Progress. The study, authored by Africa Center Senior Fellow Aubrey Hruby, details continent-wide success in diversifying African trade flows by expanding both products and partners. The report also addresses some of the obstacles to improved and […]

Africa Economy & Business

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Dec 16, 2015

Diversifying African Trade: The road to progress

By Aubrey Hruby

As World Trade Organization members meet in Nairobi, Kenya, for their 2015 Ministerial, the potential economic impact of African trade—for Africa, but also the rest of the world—has never been more relevant. Home to thirty-three of the world’s least developed countries and only responsible for 3 percent of global trade, Africa stands to reap enormous […]

Africa East Africa

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