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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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The pandemic has shown that workers in the informal economy need a safety net, too
The pandemic has shown that workers in the informal economy need a safety net, too
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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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Why Joining the CPTPP Is a Smart Move for the UK
Why Joining the CPTPP Is a Smart Move for the UK
Joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will set or renew the UK’s trade terms with 11 trading partners in just one negotiation, but its significance goes beyond strict trade interests.
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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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The road back to effective multilateralism: A view from Mexico
The road back to effective multilateralism: A view from Mexico
This article is part of the series America’s Global Role: The View from Abroad
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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.
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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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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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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.