global economy

  • What Does Brexit Mean for Africa?

    What Does Brexit Mean for Africa?

    On June 23, 2016, the British people voted in a referendum to withdraw from the European Union — a historic move that is still being processed today. “Brexit” not only impacts the United Kingdom’s relationship with the European Union, but also the rest of the world’s trade agreements with Britain.…

  • The First Step Towards Opportunity: A Conversation about Bilingual Education with Former Governor Jack Markell

    The First Step Towards Opportunity: A Conversation about Bilingual Education with Former Governor Jack Markell

    Jack Markell served as the governor of Delaware from 2009 to 2017, Throughout this period, education reform was an important part of his work. In fact, during Governor Markell’s first term, Delaware was chosen as one of the first two states to receive competitive federal funding from the “Race to…

  • The US Manufacturing Industry’s Global Fight

    The US Manufacturing Industry’s Global Fight

    A new study confirms a resurgence of the US manufacturing industry in the last five years, primarily driven by a reduction in labor costs, depreciation of the US dollar, and reduction in domestic energy prices.

  • International Tax Havens: Are Multinationals Gaming the System?

    International Tax Havens: Are Multinationals Gaming the System?

    Despite enormous efforts to minimize financial burdens through innovative international tax planning, multinational corporations still face Effective Tax Rates largely determined by the nationality of their headquarters.