Council of Councils
Think Global Health
Online Store
Introduction
Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
14 Results for:
Filters
June 15, 2011
Economics
Looking Ahead to Argentina’s October Election
Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner waves as she enters Congress for the inauguration of the annual ordinary sessions in Buenos Aires (Marcos Brindicci / Courtesy Reuters). By the e…
February 2, 2017
United States
Dark Matter. Soon To Be Revealed?
The debate around the House Republicans’ proposal for a border adjusted (destination-based cash flow) tax will, I think, force an important debate about the impact of corporate tax strategies on glob…
August 2, 2016
Development
Amid Slowing Trade, What’s Next for Global Supply Chains?
Global trade and the supply chains that support it are undergoing a period of profound change. Supply chains face threats including a resurgence of protectionism, climate change, decaying infrastruct…
March 14, 2006
United States
The 2005 (and 2006) current account deficit
The 2005 current account deficit: $805 billion. or 6.4% of US GDP That is a bit smaller than I expected. The q3 deficit was revised down. Reinsurance payments were higher than initially foreca…
September 15, 2005
Europe
Why is consumer demand so weak in Germany?
David Wessel writes in today's Wall Street Journal: "Germany, alas, is showing few signs of a Japanese style rebound. It is, essentially, relying on lower wages to make exports more competitive beca…