Discussing how geopolitical relationships affect trade, with a focus on supply chains, trade finance and crossborder payments
Ahead of next June’s European Parliament elections Marco Buti et al set out key elements that could form the basis for a new political contract capable of enhancing the global role of the EU
The European Union at the time of the New Cold War: A Manifesto Read More »
Geographical barriers continue to tumble. Elise Donovan says IFCs will be crucial to uphold the pillars of international trade, investment, and business
The role of IFCs in the changing world Read More »
The European Commission put EU competitiveness at the top of the agenda. Filippo di Mauro and Marco Matani argue that productivity, financial soundness, and quality orientation are the most important factors
Talking about competitiveness in Europe: productivity not protection Read More »
In her State of the Union address, Ursula von der Leyen outlines the main priorities and flagship initiatives for the year to come, building on the EU’s successes and achievements of the past
The European Union: answering the call of history Read More »
Trade and investment policy is increasingly becoming politicised. Bernard Hoekman, Petros Mavroidis and Douglas Nelson present pragmatic suggestions to sustain multilateral trade cooperation
Non-economic objectives, globalisation, and multilateral trade cooperation Read More »
Harald Fadinger, Philipp Herkenhoff and Jan Schymik evaluate the German labour market reforms of the early-2000s and the consequences of uncoordinated economic policies in a currency union
Lessons from the Germany shock: consequences of uncoordinated policies Read More »
Digital trade is good for growth. Pamela Mar argues that digitalising trade could enable SMEs to a be future ready, environmentally, and socially conscious businesses
Digital trade is good for growth: can it also solve our ESG challenges? Read More »
Niclas Poitiers argues that the US Inflation Reduction Act shows that massive subsidies are not leading to massive manufacturing job creation
The manufacturing jobs boom that isn’t Read More »
Is the tide finally turning for Turkey? Cem Soner argues that avoiding a financial crisis is only the first step forward
Are we witnessing the end of Erdoğanomics? Read More »
Matteo Neri-Lainé, Gianluca Orefice and Michele Ruta discuss the effect of deep trade agreements in integrating developing countries’ economies
Deep trade agreements and firms’ exports Read More »
