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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…
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July 30, 2018
International Economic Policy
Gone Fishing
I am planning to take the next few weeks off—no blogging. That at least is the plan, barring a major financial surprise. It thus seems a natural time to look back at the topics I have covered in t…
August 17, 2006
United States
Hamilton: In Five Years Since 9/11, United States Is ’Safer But Not Safe’
Lee H. Hamilton, the vice-chairman of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States (also known as the 9/11 Commission), says "I would agree with the general assessment that we …
April 3, 2014
Global
Illicit Fishing and Human Trafficking
In his testimony before a subcommittee of the House Committee on Natural Resources, Mark P. Lagon argues that illicit fishing worldwide is rife with criminal activities, such as human and drug traffi…
January 22, 2024
Trade
The Curse of Nostalgia: Industrial Policy in the United States
A critical look at the past and present of industrial policy shows that its recent popularity is not only misguided, but is likely to have negative economic and geopolitical consequences for the Unit…
March 9, 2005
Economics
Gone Fishing
I am going to be away from the office for the next ten days or so for a conference in China. That probably explains why China has figured so prominently in my recent posts.I do not expect to post on…