The Unmet Challenge of Interdependence in the EU-MENA Space: A View From the South
Dealing with the challenge of interdependence between the EU and the Arab World will not, on its own, solve the two regions’ growth dilemmas—but it will help. […]
Political Reform
Seven Years after the Crisis: Intersecting Perspectives
Several years after the crisis, economic recovery is still fragile, especially in Europe. The expectations of growth are decreasing and take-off is struggling from feeble demand from developed countrie […]
On Voters’ Economic Priorities in Elections
American voters are more concerned about economic issues in the 2016 presidential election. […]
What Should Be Done About the Great Trade Slowdown?
Policymakers must continue to guard against protectionism, and also deepen their country’s connections to the world through better transport, communications, and Internet links. […]
Politics, Policies and Prospects of the MENA Region
The MENA region is vital for Europe economically as a source of energy and as a large and historically rapidly growing market. Politically, however, it is a source of unwanted migration, conflicts, and geopolitical instability. […]
How Should We Respond to Lower Oil Prices?
The politics of raising fuel taxes and simultaneously giving American households an income tax break may be impractical, but the economic logic of doing so remains compelling. […]
The Global Economy and China: The View From a Mountain Top
China’s very high rates of saving and investment in infrastructure, plants and equipment, research and development, and human capital should be seen more as a source of strength than of weakness. […]
Inequality on the Rise: A Current History Anthology
Rising inequality and unfair disparities in incomes and opportunities is stirring controversy in both developing and advanced countries and could undermine the legitimacy of governments across the globe. […]
Economic Turmoil in Arab Countries—Can Partners Help?
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Two years after the democratic revolutions in several Arab countries, the economic situation in the region remains precarious. […]
Obama’s Second-Term Agenda and the Global Economy
Obama’s State of the Union address reinforces his overwhelming focus on a domestic agenda in his second term. […]