Discussing how geopolitical relationships affect trade, with a focus on supply chains, trade finance and crossborder payments
The dollar is by far the dominant currency. Christopher Waller does not expect to see the US dollar lose its status as the world’s reserve currency anytime soon
The United States dollar’s international role Read More »
Payments are a vital part of the global and interconnected financial ecosystem. Michelle Bowman considers the evolving payments landscape
Advancing crossborder payments and financial inclusion Read More »
Trade finance subsidies, usually provided by export credit agencies, are the predominant tool of industrial policy. Poorya Kabir, Adrien Matray, Karsten Müller and Chenzi Xu discuss the effect of the effective shutdown of the Export–Import Bank of the US (EXIM) from 2015—2019 on firm outcomes
The real effects of trade financing by export credit agencies Read More »
Chinese export dominance is no longer confined to low-wage sectors. Klaus Friesenbichler, Agnes Kügler and Andreas Reinstaller suggest a series of possible policy responses
Lucio Vinhas de Souza examines the institutional and financial implications of past and future EU enlargements and argues that the progress made towards Ukrainian accession has direct implications for the other candidate countries of Moldova and Georgia
Unresolved business: enlarging the EU towards Moldova and Ukraine (and perhaps Georgia) Read More »
The EU has to manage the climate and digital transitions and achieve greater economic resilience. Maria Demertzis, David Pinkus and Nina Ruer discuss the potential EU approach to funding strategic objectives
Accelerating strategic investment in the EU beyond 2026 Read More »
The US has dropped its support for unhindered international digital trade. Patrick Leblond argues that it now makes an e-commerce agreement at the WTO more likely
After USTR’s move, global governance of digital trade is fraught with unknowns Read More »
Cristina Caffarra argues it would be bizarre and unusual for antitrust enforcement to regard itself as an island of stillness, and calls for a more open approach
Antitrust and the political economy: Part 2 Read More »
Since 2018 China has pursued a clear, stated objective of self-reliance. Francois de Soyres and Dylan Moore investigate the extent to which China is making progress towards its goals
Assessing China’s efforts to increase self-reliance Read More »
The last five years has seen policymakers struggle to deal with overlapping emergencies. Cristina Caffarra discusses the changing role of antitrust
Antitrust and the political economy: Part 1 Read More »
