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Nov 13, 2015

Social Progress Reconsidered: What Really Is Success?

By Roberta Braga

Economic growth has improved the lives of millions worldwide, yet it has become increasingly clear that measures of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are not the sole indicators of a society’s growth and well-being. In considering social progress, it is important to account for citizens’ access to basic necessities, to knowledge, and to opportunities for growth. […]

Economy & Business Latin America

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Nov 12, 2015

Conference Call: Inside the Trans-Pacific Partnership – Summary

By Roberta Braga

Following the US government’s release of the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs Caroline Atkinson joined Deputy Director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Jason Marczak in a public conference call to discuss the next phase of the deal. Comprising thirty chapters and more than […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

EconoGraphics

Nov 12, 2015

EU Economy: Still Work to be Done

By Nico Catano

The road to recovery in Europe remains a work in progress, as European Central Bank (ECB) leader Mario Draghi faces legacies of the 2008 recession. One notable challenge remaining for the European economy is Non-Performing Loans (NPLs).

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Trade in Action

Nov 12, 2015

TTIP & Trade Action – November 11

By Global Business & Economics Program

EU Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström speaks last Friday about the Commission’s new sustainable development proposal for TTIP. (Photo Credit: European Commission Audiovisual Service) The TTIP Timeline The next round of negotiations will be at the beginning of 2016. Photo Source: @EU_TTIP_Team

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

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Nov 10, 2015

Montanino on TTIP

By Andrea Montanino

Global Business and Economics Program Director Andrea Montanino joins Radio Rai 1 to discuss the significance of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) for both the United States and Europe:

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

New Atlanticist

Nov 10, 2015

Renegotiate TPP? Fuggedaboutit

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Obama administration rules out reopening trade deal with eleven Pacific Rim nations The Obama administration will not renegotiate a trade deal it spent more than five years negotiating with eleven other Pacific Rim countries, a White House official said on Nov. 10. “Renegotiation is just not an option because if you open up the issues, […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

EconoGraphics

Nov 6, 2015

The Steady Rise of Europe’s Fringe

By Nico Catano

The past five years have forced the European Union to face significant challenges both internally and externally — from the recession to the ongoing migrant crisis.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Trade in Action

Nov 5, 2015

TTIP & Trade Action – November 4

By Global Business & Economics Program

“After 11 rounds of TTIP negotiations, this is the state of play of all available documents.” (Photo credit: EU Commission TTIP Team) This Week’s Trade Highlights On the US side, this week is dominated by a number of issues: -This morning’s release of the long-awaited TPP text – The 22nd round of negotiations for a bilateral investment treaty between […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Oct 29, 2015

Jones: Wanted: A TTIP Fillip

By James Jones

Brent Scowcroft Center Chairman General James L. Jones, Jr. writes for Politico Europe on the importance of completing negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) as a means of strengthening the transatlantic alliance amidst increasing geopolitical challenges:

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

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Oct 29, 2015

The Old World and the New Economy

By Global Business and Economics

One of the most significant challenges currently facing European leaders is how to shepherd their economies, particularly their businesses, into the modern era. In the United States, massive tech giants rapidly blossom from small startups, significantly impacting the economy over the past decade.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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