The World Bank Embraces Jobs but Not the Institutions that Support Them ArticleOctober 9, 2012 The World Bank Embraces Jobs but Not the Institutions that Support Them The World Bank’s new World Development Report doesn’t go far enough in embracing the importance of labor market institutions, such as a minimum wage and collective bargaining, in making jobs the driver of economic growth. Oct 9, 2012 Sabina Dewan
Germany’s Lessons for a Strong Economy ArticleJune 26, 2012 Germany’s Lessons for a Strong Economy Knut Panknin presents the views of a top industrialist and a union leader on Germany’s economic success, both of whom agree that a well-paid workforce is essential to strong economic growth. Jun 26, 2012 Knut Panknin
International Confederation of Employers Questions Indisputable Right to Strike ArticleJune 25, 2012 International Confederation of Employers Questions Indisputable Right to Strike Blocking labor abuses report just the latest gambit by international employers seeking to roll back workers’ rights, says Jordan Bernhardt. Jun 25, 2012 Jordan Bernhardt
Getting the G-20 Behind More Effective Global Trade Rules ArticleJune 15, 2012 Getting the G-20 Behind More Effective Global Trade Rules Sabina Dewan and Jordan Bernhardt detail how the upcoming G-20 Summit in Los Cabos, Mexico could result in meaningful global trade reform. Jun 15, 2012 Sabina Dewan, Jordan Bernhardt
The Path to a Successful Economic Transition in Egypt ReportJune 5, 2012 The Path to a Successful Economic Transition in Egypt Sabina Dewan, James Hairston, and Jordan Bernhardt contend that the United States must make Egypt’s economy the focus of its assistance to the country. Jun 5, 2012 Sabina Dewan, James Hairston, Jordan Bernhardt
Japan’s Inclusion Makes the Trans-Pacific Partnership a Big Opportunity ArticleMay 8, 2012 Japan’s Inclusion Makes the Trans-Pacific Partnership a Big Opportunity A regional trade agreement being hammered out this week in Dallas could lead to improved trade between the United States and Japan once they get over a few hurdles, write Jordan Bernhardt and Sabina Dewan. May 8, 2012 Jordan Bernhardt, Sabina Dewan
International Job Creation Policy Menu ArticleApril 5, 2012 International Job Creation Policy Menu The Just Jobs Network highlights job creation ideas from select advanced and developing economies. Apr 5, 2012 Just Jobs Network
Filling in the Gaps in Our Trade Intelligence ArticleMarch 14, 2012 Filling in the Gaps in Our Trade Intelligence Sabina Dewan says that a new trade enforcement office and possible crackdown on China solar panel subsidies don’t address the root of the problem. Mar 14, 2012 Sabina Dewan
Why We Need an Equal Global Workforce ArticleMarch 7, 2012 World Economic Forum)" data-srcset="https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/03/equal_global_workforce_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/03/equal_global_workforce_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/03/equal_global_workforce_onpage.jpg?w=610 610w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/03/equal_global_workforce_onpage.jpg?w=500 500w, https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2012/03/equal_global_workforce_onpage.jpg?w=250 250w" data-sizes="auto" /> World Economic Forum)"> Why We Need an Equal Global Workforce Increasing women’s labor participation is not just about fairness, writes James Hairston. It’s good for business. Mar 7, 2012 James Hairston
Rebuilding the Syrian Economy After Assad ArticleFebruary 29, 2012 Rebuilding the Syrian Economy After Assad Jordan Bernhardt says it’s not too early to start thinking about how to reintegrate Syria back into the global economy in ways that help its people most swiftly. Feb 29, 2012 Jordan Bernhardt