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Beyond Business as Usual
Report from Richard Samans on G-20 leaders and principles to guide the reconstitution of the international order after the global economic crisis.
The Case for Leadership
Report from Will Straw, Matt Browne, Sabina Dewan, and Nina Hachigian outlines how to strengthen the group of 20 to tackle key global crises.
Transitioning to a New U.S. International Economic Policy
Report from Richard Samans outlines a "Global Deal" to revive and broaden the benefits of economic growth.
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
November 12, 2009
The Next Phase
Trip report from a delegation to China led by John Podesta and findings on the future of U.S.-China relations.
October 2, 2009
Comparing Public Spending and Priorities Across OECD Countries
Sabina Dewan and Michael Ettlinger argue that social expenditures, done well, can reap significant economic rewards during times of economic crisis.
September 24, 2009
Deciding Who Decides at the G-20 Summit
Setting the table at the G-20 to make global decisions that stick is one of the thorniest issues the leaders gathering in Pittsburgh will face, say Nina Hachigian and Bruce Jones.
September 18, 2009
Getting Ready for the G-20
Sabina Dewan explains what the G20 is, why its important, and what leaders are expected to discuss at the upcoming meeting in Pittsburgh.
July 8, 2009
The Lost Legitimacy of the G-8
The Group of 8 meets in Italy this week, but to achieve anything they had to invite dozens of other countries to meet with them on the sidelines, observes Sabina Dewan.
July 2, 2009
Strengthening Institutions to Protect Workers
The Center for American Progress makes the case for why labor and welfare institutions matter in the developed and developing world.
July 2, 2009
What’s Trade Got to Do with It?
Global trade and rising prosperity are intertwined, but not everyone wins, writes Sabina Dewan. The United States should adopt progressive policies to harness and distribute the gains from trade.
June 9, 2009
Institutions Matter
CAP joins world leaders to discuss strategies for protecting workers and curbing job losses around the world.
June 2, 2009
Ask the Expert: Why Do We Need a National Strategy for Global Development?
Sabina Dewan explains why the United States needs a national strategy for global development and what that would look like.
May 14, 2009
Energy Poverty 101
Lack of access to modern energy services hinders economic growth, but we must deploy energy cleanly, explains Kari Manlove.
May 4, 2009
Ask the Expert: China, the United States, and the Economic Crisis
Winny Chen discusses China's response to the economic crisis and how it can benefit the United States.
April 23, 2009
The Other Big Stimulus
China is serious about spending its way through the global economic downturn, observes Winny Chen. This is good news for the global economy.
April 2, 2009
Getting the Group of 20 Right
Experts at a CAP event agree the G20’s economic leadership is crucial to reform and restoring a functioning, profitable market system in the current global financial crisis.
April 1, 2009
Should We Be Grateful to China for Buying U.S. Treasuries?
Scott Lilly discusses the U.S.-China trade imbalance, why China's investment strategies are unsustainable, and what we should expect in the future.
February 5, 2009
Interactive Map: U.S. Lags Behind Rest of World in Responding to the Growing Crisis
An updated interactive map shows how G20 countries have responded to the financial crisis—and how the U.S. is falling behind.
January 30, 2009
The Economic Crisis Weighs Heavily on the Global Labor Market
Analysis from Sabina Dewan on new data from the International Labour Organization showing that the U.S. economic crisis has far-reaching effects for the rest of the world.
January 28, 2009
“Formestic” Policy Front and Center
The Obama administration’s domestic economic stimulus package is good foreign policy, writes Nina Hachigian.
December 22, 2008
After the Meltdown
A wrap-up from a private roundtable on a new U.S. international economic policy.
December 12, 2008
The Global Meltdown
Will straw analyzes global economic growth and markets and offers policy recommendations for recovery.
December 12, 2008
Interactive Map: U.S. Must Lead Global Action on Economy
Interactive map shows just how far the financial crisis has spread through the G20 economies.
December 12, 2008
Putting Aid and Trade to Work
Sabina Dewan and Reuben Brigety discuss how to foster sustainable security with international development.
December 10, 2008
Maintaining a Dialogue in Tough Economic Times
Winny Chen takes a look at the Strategic Economic Dialogue between the United States and China and offers suggestions for the incoming administration.
November 26, 2008
Wage Inequality Is a Global Challenge
The International Labour Office’s most recent report on wages shows why there is a global social, political, and economic imperative to combat wage inequality, writes Sabina Dewan.
November 17, 2008
G20’s Missing Ingredient: Global Stimulus
The leaders of the G20 nations started something significant at their recent summit, but immediate action is needed to stimulate a global economic recovery, write Sabina Dewan and Will Straw.
November 12, 2008
China Steps Up Prior to Group of 20 Meeting
China enters this week’s G20 with cash in had and poised to become a strong player in global policymaking, write Nina Hachigian, Sabina Dewan, and Winny Chen.
October 30, 2008
The FTC @ 100 and the Future of Consumer Protection
Peter Swire talks to the Federal Trade Commission about the future of consumer protection.
October 20, 2008
The Shifting Global Balance
One outcome of the world financial crisis will be more dialogue between developed and developing nations, writes Sabina Dewan.
September 18, 2008
Labor Rights Can Be Good Trade Policy
Christian Weller and Stephen Zucconi analyze U.S. trade with less industrialized economies and find that strong labor standards are good for the United States.
August 13, 2008
A Global Imperative
Report outlines a progressive approach to U.S.-China relations in the 21st century.
July 31, 2008
U.S. Aid by the Numbers
The United States is a generous contributor of foreign assistance, but too much goes toward reacting to problems instead of dealing with the factors that create them.
July 28, 2008
Competing with a Progressive Growth Policy
A more integrated global economy has led to unprecedented growth. More people around the world today benefit from international trade than at any time in the past. Will Straw offers a progressive approach to globalization.
July 21, 2008
Doha’s Last Gasp for 2008?
Jake Caldwell outlines what needs to happen to salvage the Doha Round negotiations as the World Trade Organization meets this week in Geneva.
July 8, 2008
Doing our part to feed the world
The evidence is clear that our global agricultural system is broken and that in our interdependent world, food security is a challenge we must tackle together.
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
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