James Surowiecki explains why like American Airlines, a strategic default can also be a smart move for homeowners, despite the stigma they may face in the aftermath.
See more in United States, Economics
James Surowiecki explains why like American Airlines, a strategic default can also be a smart move for homeowners, despite the stigma they may face in the aftermath.
See more in United States, Economics
In his piece for The New Yorker, James Surowiecki argues that instead of figuring out ways to raise the debt ceiling, Congress should simply go ahead and abolish it.
See more in United States, Economics, Financial Crises, Congress
James Surowiecki writes on the federal budget deficit and healthcare costs.
See more in United States, Economics, Health, Science, and Technology
James Surowiecki writes that despite the Democratic presidential candidates' negative rhetoric on free trade, average Americans have generally benefited from free trade with China "in the sense that it's made their dollars go further than they otherwise would have."
See more in United States, Trade
Learn more about the application process and view a printable brochure.
Membership Application Deadlines: October 1 and March 1
Term Membership Application Deadline: November 1
What effect would the fall of the Assad regime have on U.S. policy towards Syria?
Membership in the CFR Corporate Program is tailored to meet the needs of your organization. To learn more, please visit the About Corporate page, view a printable brochure, and see our current list of members.
To find out if Corporate membership would benefit your company, contact the Corporate Program at corporate@cfr.org or 212.434.9684.
Capitalism and Inequality: Why both the left and right get it wrong
General Stanley McChrystal on the U.S. war on terror
The U.S.-Pakistan alliance: Why it should end
subscribe nowPublished by the Council on Foreign Relations since 1922
CFR offers exceptional opportunities for individuals at all levels in their careers.
Foreign Affairs Job BoardSearch the ultimate resource for careers in international affairs.