C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics

What Are Economic Sanctions?

For many policymakers, economic sanctions have become the tool of choice to respond to major geopolitical challenges such as terrorism and conflict.

Backgrounder by Jonathan Masters August 12, 2019

China

Is China Manipulating Its Currency?

The Trump administration has declared China a currency manipulator, but what that means for the ongoing trade war is far from clear.

In Brief by Brad W. Setser August 8, 2019

Women and Economic Growth

Investing in Girls’ STEM Education in Developing Countries

The education gender gap costs the world between $15 trillion and $30 trillion in human capital. U.S. aid programs need to equip girls and women to participate in the modern digital economy.

Policy Innovation Memorandum by Meighan Stone and Rachel B. Vogelstein August 7, 2019 Women and Foreign Policy Program

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