C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics

C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics

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International Economic Policy

Gone Fishing

Blog Post by Brad W. Setser July 30, 2018 Follow the Money

Emerging Markets

Should We Fear a Tighten Tantrum?

Blog Post by Benn Steil and Benjamin Della Rocca May 7, 2018 Geo-Graphics

International Economic Policy

Asia's Central Banks and Sovereign Funds Are Back
East Asia (China, Japan, and the NIEs) ran a $600 billion current account surplus in 2017. "Official" (central bank and sovereign fund) outflows accounted for about half of that. Asia's foreign exchange market intervention isn't as overt as it once was, but also hasn't entirely gone away.

Blog Post by Brad W. Setser April 24, 2018 Follow the Money

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Germany

Nord Stream 2: Is Germany ‘Captive’ to Russian Energy?
President Trump has targeted Germany over its supposed dependence on Russian natural gas, and the proposed Nord Stream 2 is dividing the EU. What’s in store for Europe’s pipeline politics?

by James McBride August 16, 2018

Disasters

U.S. Disaster Relief at Home and Abroad
The U.S. government responds to scores of disasters each year, coordinating closely with state, local, and foreign partners. However, more frequent and severe storms, fires, and floods are straining resources.

Backgrounder by Rocio Cara Labrador August 15, 2018

Saudi Arabia

Tesla: The Risks of a Foreign Buyout
If Tesla goes private with significant funding from Saudi Arabia or other foreign investors, it would raise national security and ethical questions.  

by Jonathan Masters August 15, 2018