Macroeconomics

The global economy appears to be in good health, but beneath the surface important shifts are underway. China is challenging US leadership in many arenas. Unprecedented loose monetary policy continues to underpin growth in advanced economies, while fiscal policy remains inconsistent. Trade tensions threaten economic expansion. Inequality between and within countries is on the rise. The economic performance of just one country can affect economies across the world, making it important to promote sustainable and inclusive growth everywhere.

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In the News

Sep 25, 2023

Ambassador Tai remarks at the Transatlantic Forum quoted in Politico.

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In the News

Sep 24, 2023

Senior Fellow Hung Tran quoted in Reuters on Western alternatives to the Belt and Road Initiative.

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In the News

Sep 23, 2023

Habeck remarks at Transatlantic Forum quoted in Politico EU.

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In the News

Sep 22, 2023

Transatlantic Forum cited in a piece by Bloomberg.

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In the News

Sep 22, 2023

Graham and Willems cited in a discussion paper by the Institute of South Asian Studies.

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Image of the Oberbaum Bridge in Berlin, during a dramatic sunset. RudyBalasko via IStock

Report

Sep 20, 2023

The US, EU, and UK need a shared approach to economic statecraft. Here’s where to start.

By Kimberly Donovan, Maia Nikoladze, Nicole Goldin, Mrugank Bhusari, Sarah Bauerle Danzman, Ambuj Sahu, and Daniel McDowell

The economic statecraft landscape is becoming more complex as transatlantic partners increasingly leverage the tools to counter transnational threats. There is a growing need to understand how these tools are used, by whom, and when, as well as their intended and real impacts worldwide.

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In the News

Sep 19, 2023

Mühleisen quoted by Axios on the importance of government spending to address inequality

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In the News

Sep 19, 2023

Senior Fellow Carla Norllof authored Project Syndicate piece on why dollar hegemony is likely to continue.

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Global China

Sep 18, 2023

Global China Newsletter: Xi stiffs the G20, turns to the Global South

By Dexter Tiff Roberts

The September 2023 edition of the Global China newsletter.

China Economy & Business

Econographics

Sep 18, 2023

How Germany’s security strategy incorporates economic resilience

By Hung Tran

The National Security Strategy represents a step forward for Germany, but highlights how difficult "integrated security" can be.

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Experts