Search results for ‘Economics’
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Geoeconomics
GeoEconomics
We assess the impact of the US political economy on the international institutions that govern the global economy and broader changes in international economic affairs.
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The economics of populism is failing in Latin America
The economics of populism is failing in Latin America
Anger at the perceived failure of the political class has driven a wave of populist leaders but their lack of economic success is worrying for the region's future.
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Economic Diplomacy in the Era of Great Powers
Economic Diplomacy in the Era of Great Powers
The 21st-century global economy has different drivers from those in the previous century. Amid ever more politicized trade relations, economic diplomacy needs a more transparent framework.
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Will Mexico’s Economic Rebound Be Temporary?
Will Mexico’s Economic Rebound Be Temporary?
The government’s latest economic package falls short of the reforms needed for sustained growth.
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Is ‘Bidenomics’ a watershed moment in global economics?
Is ‘Bidenomics’ a watershed moment in global economics?
With more than $4 trillion already promised focused on workers, inequality, and sustainability, a transformative approach could spell the end for neoliberalism.
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US 2020 Visionary Survey
US 2020 Visionary Survey
economic system, notably the WTO. Now we find ourselves entangled in economic interdependence with a rival
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The Geoeconomics of a US Election Year
The Geoeconomics of a US Election Year
economic and non-economic concerns are linked. This is the current but by no means
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How COVID-19 Is Affecting Women Entrepreneurs in Latin America
How COVID-19 Is Affecting Women Entrepreneurs in Latin America
economic landscape will be key to deepening Latin America’s economic recovery. The commodity
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Brazil and COVID-19: A Perfect Storm?
Brazil and COVID-19: A Perfect Storm?
economic, political and social crisis that the pandemic has unravelled? Photo by Mateus Bononi/Getty Images
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Latin America 2020
Latin America 2020
economic elites who accept these lessons. Stability will come partially at their expense, not by an unachievable
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The road back to effective multilateralism: A view from Mexico
The road back to effective multilateralism: A view from Mexico
Economic Affairs, World Economic Situation and Prospects 2021, (United Nations, 2021), p.116. Julian
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Chile’s October Surprise
Chile’s October Surprise
Economic Inequality’. There is one small problem with this hypothesis. Inequality has actually been
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The United States and Latin America after 20 January 2021
The United States and Latin America after 20 January 2021
economic growth; promoting democracy and the rule of law; countering foreign ‘malign
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US 2020 Election Explainer
US 2020 Election Explainer
economic and trade policy, national security, multinational engagement and human rights. At the executive level
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Between science and populism: Brazil and COVID-19
Between science and populism: Brazil and COVID-19
economic inequalities; and the inability of the federal government to lead an effective response. SUS has been
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The Wisdom of Tying COVID-19 Humanitarian Assistance to Policy Objectives in Venezuela
The Wisdom of Tying COVID-19 Humanitarian Assistance to Policy Objectives in Venezuela
economic sanctions against Venezuela, despite pressure from the US administration. It also unsuccessfully promoted
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Developing Social Insurance Schemes for Informal and ‘Gig’ Worker
Developing Social Insurance Schemes for Informal and ‘Gig’ Worker
This briefing, which is published under the Global Economy and Finance Programme’s ‘Rebuilding International Economic Cooperation’ project, highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating economic and social insecurity for more than 2 billion people employed in the informal sector, and adding to global inequality. A radical rethink of the nature of work and social insurance is needed.
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Policymakers can learn from Nixon's 'dollar shock'
Policymakers can learn from Nixon's 'dollar shock'
The decision in 1971 to suspend the convertibility of the US dollar into gold has lessons for addressing the challenges faced by the modern international economic system.
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US–China Strategic Competition
US–China Strategic Competition
The current dispute between the US and China goes far beyond trade tariffs and tit-for-tat reprisals: the underlying driver is a race for global technological supremacy. This paper examines the risks of greater strategic competition as well as potential solutions for mitigating the impacts of the US–China economic confrontation.
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USA vs Everybody? Why Foreign Policy Will Be a Backdrop to Domestic Policy in 2020
USA vs Everybody? Why Foreign Policy Will Be a Backdrop to Domestic Policy in 2020
virus, or an economic downturn, or perfidious foreigners. Victimhood is a powerful political rallying cry.
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Argentina Under Covid-19: Extreme Lockdown, Rule by Decree and Judicial Politicization
Argentina Under Covid-19: Extreme Lockdown, Rule by Decree and Judicial Politicization
economic activity has thrown millions into extreme poverty. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) – a major
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Reforming the World Trade Organization: Prospects for Transatlantic Cooperation and the Global Trade System
Reforming the World Trade Organization: Prospects for Transatlantic Cooperation and the Global Trade System
With trade tensions increasingly politicized, a key appeals process suspended and COVID-19 creating huge economic challenges, a modernized and fully functioning WTO is more essential than ever. This paper makes the case for transatlantic cooperation as a necessary, though insufficient alone, condition for WTO reform.
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Three Pillars for a US Trade Strategy in Asia-Pacific
Three Pillars for a US Trade Strategy in Asia-Pacific
A new approach for the US to strengthen economic and strategic ties in the region, advance strong rules for new trade issues, and tackle China’s trade policies.
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Biden’s global corporate tax plans are brave and bold
Biden’s global corporate tax plans are brave and bold
The proposed global minimum rate could release large economic gains and help reduce popular distrust against multinational companies.
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The Rise of China and the Future of the Transatlantic Relationship
The Rise of China and the Future of the Transatlantic Relationship
The growth of Chinese wealth and military power, combined with a more diplomatically and militarily active regime in Beijing, represents an epochal change in international politics.
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Can the World Economy Find a New Leader?
Can the World Economy Find a New Leader?
This paper examines the governance problems in the monetary system and global trade and regulation. It then explores whether issues have arisen because the US has given up its dominant role, and if so how these might be rectified.
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Does the G20 Still Matter?
Does the G20 Still Matter?
The first few gatherings of the G20, at the height of the global financial crisis, yielded concrete results, and seemed to promise an auspicious future for global governance. But in the years since, the group has increasingly replaced action with empty talk.
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The US-China Trade Dispute: What Impact on the Circular Economy?
The US-China Trade Dispute: What Impact on the Circular Economy?
With no end in sight for the trade tensions between the US and China, efforts to advance the circular economy in both economies are seemingly under threat.
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The New Macroeconomics of Populism
The New Macroeconomics of Populism
The nationalist urge to keep the world off your back extends to foreign finance.
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Britain Walks Post-Brexit Tightrope With Huawei Decision
Britain Walks Post-Brexit Tightrope With Huawei Decision
The UK government seems to have balanced competing interests of the economy, national security and relations with America. But the full US response remains to be seen.
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Democrats in 2020 Face a Serious Dilemma – If Not a Crisis
Democrats in 2020 Face a Serious Dilemma – If Not a Crisis
Supporters attend the campaign rally for Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders in Los Angeles
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Avoiding a Virus-Induced Cold War with China
Avoiding a Virus-Induced Cold War with China
Managing relations with China once the COVID-19 crisis abates will be one of the biggest challenges facing political leaders in the United States and Europe – two of the areas worst-hit by the virus that originated in China.
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Democracy Delayed: COVID-19’s Effect on Latin America’s Politics
Democracy Delayed: COVID-19’s Effect on Latin America’s Politics
Democracy is often depicted as a means to peacefully resolve political conflict and socioeconomic discontent. But what happens when that essential safety valve of elections has been closed off?
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National Self-Sufficiency or Globalization is Not a Binary Choice
National Self-Sufficiency or Globalization is Not a Binary Choice
COVID-19 exposes the fragility of global supply chains, leaving companies and policymakers to reconsider a decades-long focus on efficiency and reducing costs by operating on a ‘just in time’ basis.
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Collateral Damage? Latin America and China-US Competition
Collateral Damage? Latin America and China-US Competition
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To Save the Economy From COVID-19, Protect Informal Workers
To Save the Economy From COVID-19, Protect Informal Workers
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The 2020 US Presidential Elections and the State of the Nation
The 2020 US Presidential Elections and the State of the Nation
Amy Walter and Adam Boulton discuss the current state of the nation and what this means for the US presidential election.
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The Future of the Global Trade System
The Future of the Global Trade System
United States trade representative Robert E Lighthizer provides his outlook on the future of international trading systems in a COVID-19 world.
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EU-US Relations: The View from Washington and Brussels
EU-US Relations: The View from Washington and Brussels
This discussion considers how philosophically aligned the EU and the US currently are, and how important this alignment is in ensuring a fruitful relationship.
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Webinar: US Foreign Policy in a Post COVID-19 World
Webinar: US Foreign Policy in a Post COVID-19 World
Tony Blinken discusses the impact of COVID-19 and the 2020 US presidential elections on America’s global role.
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Virtual Roundtable: US Global Leadership After COVID-19
Virtual Roundtable: US Global Leadership After COVID-19
Examining the impact of COVID-19 on US domestic priorities and foreign policy commitments.
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A Conversation With: Steven T Mnuchin, Secretary, US Treasury
A Conversation With: Steven T Mnuchin, Secretary, US Treasury
As part of the launch of Chatham House’s centenary celebrations for 2020, US Secretary of the Treasury Steven T Mnuchin reflects on the future of the global order.
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Understanding US Policy in Somalia: Current Challenges and Future Options
Understanding US Policy in Somalia: Current Challenges and Future Options
This paper summarizes the US mission in Somalia, analyses how it is being implemented, and assesses whether US policy in Somalia is working. It also outlines three scenarios for future US engagement.
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Latin America must reject Trump’s attempt to leave his mark on the region’s
Latin America must reject Trump’s attempt to leave his mark on the region’s
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US-EU-UK Trade: Balancing the Three-Legged Stool
US-EU-UK Trade: Balancing the Three-Legged Stool
The US, EU, and UK should focus on their set of bilateral trade negotiations, address shared concerns regarding the global trade system, and remove underlying trade tensions among themselves.
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UK and Canada Find New Strength in an Old Alliance
UK and Canada Find New Strength in an Old Alliance
A ‘diplomatic romance’ between old friends ultimately reflects a convergence of interests – Canada and the UK have good reasons to gravitate towards each other.
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US Vice Presidential Debate: Five Key Takeaways
US Vice Presidential Debate: Five Key Takeaways
On 7 October, Vice President Mike Pence and California Senator Kamala Harris went head-to-head in the first and only vice presidential debate.
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US Foreign Policy Priorities: What difference can an election make?
US Foreign Policy Priorities: What difference can an election make?
What difference can an election make? A range of leading experts consider the most pressing foreign policy challenges for the next US president, and examine how the outcome of the 2020 election will affect these.
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Final US Presidential Debates: Five Key Highlights
Final US Presidential Debates: Five Key Highlights
With less than two weeks left until the elections, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden faced off for the final time on 22 October.
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As US-China confrontation gains ground, Transatlantic partners face difficult choices
As US-China confrontation gains ground, Transatlantic partners face difficult choices
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Inevitable Clash When Climate Meets Trade at the Border
Inevitable Clash When Climate Meets Trade at the Border
As the evolution of climate policy sees carbon-neutral targets and climate taxes going more mainstream, the trade regime is being put under increasing pressure.