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Virtuous Circle
The U.S. should lead an effort to strengthen global economic growth and translate that growth into better living standards and purchasing power.Other Global Economy Features
April 23, 2008
New Role for the IMF: Global Credit Crisis Offers International Monetary Fund a New Lease on Life
Global credit crisis offers International Monetary Fund a new lease on life, write Naoko Nakamae and Jonathan Jacoby.
March 26, 2008
Nothing to Brag About
The U.S. trade deficit requires policy targeting innovation and less oil dependence, write Christian E. Weller and Holly Wheeler.
March 11, 2008
Tame the Global Liquidity Crisis: Congress Needs to Help Central Banks
Global credit crisis cannot be solved by central banks alone, says Andrew Jakobovics. Congress needs to help them and U.S. homeowners, too.
March 10, 2008
Our Nation's Surprising Technology Trade Deficit
Report from Christian E. Weller and Holly Wheeler shows that U.S. economic competitiveness in innovation may be slipping away.
March 7, 2008
Advancing the NAFTA Debate: Global Living Standards Are Key
The next president must look beyond neighbors to build a global virtuous circle of rising living standards, writes Jonathan Jacoby.
March 5, 2008
Bringing Everyone to the Table: Climate Change, Developing Countries and Global Trade
Developed and developing nations can create a global trading system that delivers prosperity and a cleaner planet, says Jake Caldwell.
February 20, 2008
Global Farming Done Right: Doha Talks and U.S. Farm Bill Converge
We can boost our global economic leadership, help fight poverty, and combat global warming with a good farm bill, writes Jake Caldwell.
February 5, 2008
Interactive Map: Bush's Budget Cuts Aid to Displaced Workers
Under Bush's budget, 65,000 fewer workers would receive services to help them find work. Dislocated workers need more help, not less.
January 28, 2008
Policy for the Next President: Fair Trade or Free Trade
January 23, 2008
America in the 21st Century
Hachigian and Sutphen speak about their new book, The Next American Century, at a CAP event.
January 22, 2008
Economic Incompetence: Bush Stimulus Package Misses the Point as Markets Plunge
Global market meltdown highlights lack of economic competence in the White House, says Christian E. Weller.
December 11, 2007
Revamping U.S. Foreign Assistance
HELP Commission report highlights why cabinet-level leadership can ensure foreign assistance helps the poor help themselves, writes Gayle Smith.
October 31, 2007
We’re Not Out of the Woods Yet
The new numbers released today provide welcome good news, but structural weaknesses in imports, housing, and investment persist.
October 29, 2007
Don't Sink American Interests
We’ve been complying with the treaty since the 1980s without getting any of the benefits, writes Spencer Boyer.
August 16, 2007
Farm Bill Robs Poor to Pay Rich
A major aid organization turns down millions in U.S. food aid because Farm Bill subsidies hurt the people the food would help.
August 8, 2007
The World Bank and IMF Need Reform
Daniel Tarullo testifies to Congress on the way to adapt the IMF and World Bank to the realities of the 21st century. It'll take more than just a face lift.
August 2, 2007
Reforming the World Bank and IMF
Senior Fellow Dan Tarullo testifies to Congress about ways to reform these key international financial institutions for the 21st century.
July 27, 2007
Assisting Workers in Global Competition
Sen. Baucus’s proposed expansion of Trade Adjustment Assistance would offer better benefits, help more workers.
July 17, 2007
A Farm Bill for All
We can cater to narrow interests or construct broader policies that promote energy security, development, healthier diets, and better markets.
July 16, 2007
This Week in Congress: 7.16.07 – 7.20.07
From Iraq to the Farm Bill and children’s health care, CAP provides you with resources to stay on top of the week on the Hill.
July 12, 2007
China's Proliferation Policies and Practices: Testimony of Joseph Cirincione
Senior CAP Fellow Joseph Cirincione testifies on China's proliferation and the impact of trade policy on defense industries in the U.S. and China.
June 25, 2007
The Right Trade Deals With Latin America
June 19, 2007
Agriculture’s Triple Win
Agriculture reform paired with action on the WTO Doha round can boost world economies, the environment, and oil independence.
June 13, 2007
Helping Farmers Do Their Part
Carolyn Brickey and Jake Caldwell on an on-the-ground farmer-driven plan that will help the U.S. combat global warming.
June 12, 2007
America in the World Conference Roundup
Leading thinkers convene to discuss how the United States can restore its leadership for a more peaceful, prosperous, and secure world.
June 1, 2007
Create an E8: Global Warming Requires Global Leadership
The Group of Eight industrialized nations need an E8 counterpart to tackle the global ecology crisis, says CAP Senior Fellow Todd Stern
June 1, 2007
G8 and the Doha Round: Time to Act on Agriculture and Trade
Reaching consensus on new global trade accord requires innovative investments in rural communities, says Jake Caldwell.
May 30, 2007
Betting the Farm
New plan for the Farm Bill from Sens. Dole and CAP Distinguished Senior Fellow Daschle follows the path of CAP’s proposals.
May 22, 2007
The Farm Bill Can Cultivate New Growth
Jake Caldwell outlines how the Farm Bill can strengthen energy security, boost the economy, help the environment, and reduce global poverty.
May 21, 2007
Rangel Passes Up Payback to Get Trade Deal Done
May 18, 2007
Building a Better Bank
To bolster the World Bank's legitimacy, the White House should spearhead more democratic and transparent leadership selection process.
May 11, 2007
Trade on a New Track: Breakthrough on Labor Rights
Bipartisan deal on trade accords is a progressive achievement that will strengthen U.S. leadership of the global economy, writes Jonathan Jacoby.
May 11, 2007
Public Opinion Snapshot: Americans Understand Red Ink
Americans say we’re losing more ground on the federal budget deficit than on any other major problem. Congress needs to keep that in mind.
May 10, 2007
Dealing with the Trade Deficit
Jonathan Jacoby and Amanda Logan examine new import-export numbers showing why China’s currency and our oil dependence require attention.
May 3, 2007
Conversation with Colombian President Uribe
At yesterday’s event, CAP held a forum to open dialogue between President Uribe and representatives from a range of organizations.
May 1, 2007
Interview with a Biodiesel Producer
The owner of Yokayo Biofuels, a small biodiesel production plant, gives his two cents on CAP policies and the hot topic of renewable energy.
April 25, 2007
Letting America Compete
Although the president’s proposed budget shortchanges basic research, hearing and new legislation could help put science back on track.
April 18, 2007
Laboring over Trade
The White House may be standing in the way of an aggressive approach to ensure that trade benefits all Americans and our trading partners.
April 6, 2007
Global Public Backs Labor and Environmental Standards in Trade Deals
Ruy Teixeira finds that an overwhelming majority of people around the world think trade deals should include labor and environmental protections.
April 5, 2007
Getting Tough, Real, and Smart on Trade
CAP's Jonathan Jacoby sees embrace of new trade priorities as crucial for President Bush to get trade deals approved.
April 3, 2007
Sustainably Produced Biofuels and the Farm Bill, By the Numbers
Additions to the Farm Bill that promote the production of sustainably produced biofuels could lead to big environmental and economic gains.
March 28, 2007
Laboring for Trade Deals: Trade Agreements and Labor Rights
Daniel Tarullo urges inclusion of internationally recognized labor principles in U.S. trade agreements.
March 26, 2007
Afghanistan Needs Oversight
Caroline Wadhams discusses how the Iraq supplemental budget could be used to oversee reconstruction in Afghanistan.
March 21, 2007
Trading Up Through Multilateralism
Oxfam's new report mostly matches arguments by CAP’s Daniel Tarullo that the Doha Round would foster mutually beneficial global trade.
March 20, 2007
Getting the Farm Bill Right: Congress Can Ensure Renewable Energy Boosts Rural Incomes
Biofuels are key to fueling a new farm economy, says Jake Caldwell, which is why they must take center stage in forthcoming farm legislation.
March 12, 2007
Bush's Trip to Latin America
An examination of President Bush's recent six-day, five-country trip to Latin America, by the numbers.
February 26, 2007
Funding the FTC
Peter Swire explains how globalization and new information technologies are stretching the Trade Commission thin.
February 13, 2007
Bringing Issues Together
CAP report details a strategy for addressing a broad range of critical issues ranging from curbing global warming to boosting agriculture worldwide.
February 13, 2007
Attention-to-Deficit Disorder: U.S. Trade Deficit Demands Long-Term Focus
Jonathan Jacoby explains why a focus on short-term fixes to the growing U.S. trade deficit inhibits our ability to lead the global economy.
February 7, 2007