Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, John Ruggie, prepared the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations "Protect, Respect and Remedy" Framework report. The report covers "the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises" and "summarizes his work from 2005 to 2011". The report was released in March 2011.

Adam Segal says we must look toward China and India as models for competition in "disruptive innovation."

Experts outline variables such as nominal exchange rates, foreign exchange interventions, and macroeconomic imbalances as contributing factors affecting the trade relations between China and the United States.

Experts outline variables such as nominal exchange rates, foreign exchange interventions, and macroeconomic imbalances as contributing factors affecting the trade relations between China and the United States.

This event was part of the McKinsey Executive Roundtable series in International Economics

Jerome A. Cohen states, "Even if they avoid politics, foreign businesspeople are not immune from the vagaries of Chinese justice."

A spate of high-profile scams has weakened India's government and raised concerns among foreign investors. Businesses and civil society say the country needs more effective anti-corruption laws.

In the wake of the financial crisis, the United States is no longer the leader of the global economy, and no other nation has the political and economic leverage to replace it.

Chairman of Wipro Limited, Azim H. Premji, discusses his role as founder and manager of Wipro Limited, as well as his philanthropic work in providing quality education in rural India.This meeting was part of the CEO Speaker Series.

Wipro Limited Chairman Azim H. Premji discusses his role as founder and manager of Wipro Limited, as well as his philanthropic work in providing quality education in rural India.

This meeting was part of the CEO Speaker series.

Wipro Limited Chairman Azim H. Premji discusses his role as founder and manager of Wipro Limited, as well as his philanthropic work in providing quality education in rural India.

This meeting was part of the CEO Speaker series.

American companies are often paying far less than the official federal corporate tax rate of 35 percent,  David Leonhardt of the New York Times writes in this article. The official rate is higher than in almost any other country, which forces companies to devote enormous time and effort to finding loopholes.

John B. Bellinger III says that the fact that 2011 is not an election year for the United States may help Chinese investors.

Adam Segal says that no matter what, China and India will train more scientists and engineers than the United States, but the United States has the best environment for ideas to grow.

Matthew Slaughter argues that to help create good jobs companies must be free to invest where they are most productive.

Lael Brainard, undersecretary for international affairs at the U.S. Department of Treasury, outlines the discussion between President Obama and President Hu Jintao, as well as the effect of the financial regulatory reform on the international agenda at the treasury for the upcoming year.

This meeting was part of the C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics.

Due to an increasing U.S. Federal government deficit many groups now argue for the institution of a national value-added tax (VAT) to increase government revenue.  James M. Bickley of the Congressional Research Service examines the plausibility of enacting such a plan.

Lael Brainard, the undersecretary for international affairs, U.S. Department of the Treasury, discusses the economic agenda for Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit and the future role of the G-20 in the international economic arena.

Experts examine the effects of the current Congressional stalemate, minimal economic growth, and the increasing debt burden on U.S. foreign policy in the Obama administration.

On the occasion of its 90th anniversary, CFR will examine through a series of meetings and other projects how policies at home will directly influence the economic and military strength of the United States and its ability to act in the world.

Experts examine the effects of the current Congressional stalemate, minimal economic growth, and the increasing debt burden on U.S. foreign policy in the Obama administration.

On the occasion of its 90th anniversary, CFR will examine through a series of meetings and other projects how policies at home will directly influence the economic and military strength of the United States and its ability to act in the world.

This World Economic Forum report summarizes current risks present in the international economy, the world's major players, and offers suggestions for coordinated policies that promote long-term growth.