trade
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Trade Ties that Bind: An Economic Community for the Americas
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When leaders from across the Western Hemisphere departed President Biden’s Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, they left largely empty-handed. Despite fanfare and bold proclamations of an “Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity,” the Summit amounted to pleasant words with few tangible results. Although Latin American leaders received respectful engagement…
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What Does Brexit Mean for Africa?
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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.…
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NAFTA and the Mixed Effects of Trade: A Mexican Case Study
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In August 2017, the United States, Canada, and Mexico began renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)—one of President Trump’s top priorities during his electoral campaign. Trump argued that trade with Mexico and Canada had resulted in job losses and trade deficits, particularly with Mexico. Negotiations are scheduled…
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Renewable Energy Policy – Not Just a Domestic Issue
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Supportive renewable energy policy has a significant effect on international trade for solar energy technology components, where early investment is the key to large growth for exporting countries.
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Bidding for Fool’s Gold? The Uncertain Benefits of Hosting the World Cup
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A recent paper underscores the difficulty of studying the World Cup and does not draw firm conclusions, but finds suggestive evidence that hosting the World Cup could have a negative impact on exports.
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Into Sub-Saharan Africa: Spillover Effects of China’s Economic Boom Through Trade
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China’s domestic investment activities prove as strong stimulus to direct trade expansion for its partners in Africa.
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Reevaluating Openness to Trade: Estimating the True Potential Gains from the Service Industry
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New research finds that potential welfare gains from trade liberalization are likely highly underestimated because international trade statistics fail to capture the true economic impact of tradable services.
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Immigration Makes Economic Sense, Say Researchers
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Study shows how the positive impact of immigration extends beyond the traditional services sector.
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Open Borders: Collaboration Between Mexico and the U.S.
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Israel Hernández Seguin, Deputy Director of the Mexican Council on Foreign Relations (COMEXI), discusses bilateral relations between the United States and Mexico
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Lessons from the 2006-2008 World Food Crisis
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The secret to international food security is agricultural productivity, policy predictability, and openness to trade.