GeoEconomics Commentary & Analysis

We offer real-time analysis and commentary on a range of economic issues including international trade, economic sanctions, the European economy, and inclusive growth.

Econographics

Feb 16, 2024

Youth unemployment in China: New metric, same mess

By Nicole Goldin

The youth labor induced weakening of Chinese productivity and growth has the potential to impact youth labor markets worldwide.

China Economy & Business
Brazil, Corn, Agriculture, Food Security, G20, COP30, Global South

Econographics

Feb 14, 2024

Brazil aims to advance its bid for leadership of the Global South through food security

By Josh Lipsky, Mrugank Bhusari

If Brazil delivers tangible benefits on food security through its Presidency of the G20 and COP30, it will cement its position as a key leader of the Global South.

Brazil Economy & Business

Econographics

Feb 13, 2024

The IRA and CHIPS Act are supercharging US manufacturing construction

By Niels Graham

The IRA and CHIPS Act are driving a new construction boom of American manufactures to build the next generation of facilities to produce electronics and green goods for the energy transition

Economy & Business Energy Transitions

Econographics

Feb 9, 2024

China’s stock market collapse is the end of the road for many foreign investors

By Jeremy Mark

The long-running collapse of Chinese stocks has wiped out trillions of investment dollars and delivered another blow to an economy beset by property crisis, slow growth, and deflation, and has added uncertainty about Beijing’s very support for money-making.

China Economy & Business
Person pointing at screen

Econographics

Feb 8, 2024

Is the EU missing another tech wave with AI?

By Ryan Murphy

Policymakers in the United States and European Union view generative AI as one of the technological “commanding heights” of the coming decade. Are EU startups falling behind on funding?

Digital Policy European Union
Grain market in Africa with sellers

Econographics

Feb 1, 2024

Why 2024 will be a big year for positive economic statecraft

By Nicole Goldin

As geopolitics cast a shadow on the global economy, leaders are looking to build resilience, advance inclusive growth, and promote stability and security. Three January events already showcase that these positive economic statecraft (PES) approaches are clearly in effect this year.

Fiscal and Structural Reform Inclusive Growth

Econographics

Feb 1, 2024

Is China decelerating or recovering?

By Daniel Rosen

Rhodium Group predicts a modest recovery for China in 2024, a contrast to previous deceleration, contingent on Beijing's structural reforms and credible policy shifts.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jan 31, 2024

If the US and EU don’t set AI standards, China will first, say Gina Raimondo and Margrethe Vestager

By Katherine Golden

The standardization of technologies is already being dominated by nonmarket and Chinese players, the two officials warned at an AC Front Page event.

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

Transcript

Jan 30, 2024

Gina Raimondo and Margrethe Vestager on transatlantic approaches to trade, AI, and China

By Atlantic Council

The US commerce secretary and European Commission executive vice president discussed transatlantic trade and technology cooperation at the Atlantic Council.

Digital Policy Economy & Business

Fast Thinking

Jan 26, 2024

What just happened in the genocide case against Israel?

By Atlantic Council

What is the practical effect of the preliminary ruling, and what’s next in the courtroom and on the battlefield? Atlantic Council experts are on the case.

China Elections
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