GeoEconomics Center

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Sinographs

Mar 12, 2025

China’s economic plans prioritize consumption—but only on paper

By Jeremy Mark

At last week's meeting of the National People's Congress, China declared consumption as the number one priority. But will the spending plans actually support consumers and businesses?

China
Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 7, 2025

GeoEconomics Center’s work cited by FT on the growing importance of CBDCs and stablecoins in the global economy

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China
Digital Currencies

In the News

Mar 7, 2025

Lipsky quoted in Bloomberg on the implications of Treasury Secretary Bessent skipping the G20 Finance Ministers Meeting

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Economy & Business
Financial Regulation

Econographics

Mar 5, 2025

Has the G20 become the G19?

By Hung Tran

The US has chosen to boycott the kick-off of South Africa's G20 presidency. But a G20 without the United States or its constructive engagement will be much weaker.

Economy & Business
International Markets

New Atlanticist

Mar 4, 2025

Wall Street is finally waking up to Trump’s tariff policy

By Josh Lipsky

Financial markets are beginning to react after the United States implemented tariffs on its three largest trading partners on Monday.

China
Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 4, 2025

Mark quoted by GZERO on the implementation of Biden’s chip export controls

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China
Economy & Business

Issue Brief

Mar 3, 2025

Toward equitable debt contracts: Preventing de facto seniority-clause escalation in the sovereign lending space

By Lili Vessereau

China's stringent clauses are hindering debt restructuring negotiations for low-income borrowers. Here's how the IMF and World Bank can intervene.

China
Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Feb 23, 2025

Germany shifts rightward: Our experts answer the big questions about the country’s election

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts explain what the outcome of Germany’s elections will mean for policymakers in Berlin, Brussels, and Washington.

Defense Policy
Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 21, 2025

Mullaney quoted in Bloomberg on how revenue-focused trade policy is a substantial departure from US trade policy norms

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Economy & Business
International Markets

In the News

Feb 21, 2025

Bhusari interviewed by NDTV on US-India trade relations

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Economy & Business
India

Experts

Events