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Global Economic Dynamics

Newsletter of April 2017

We help make complex economic dynamics transparent and understandable. The project examines the causes and effects of economic trends, as well as the connections linking one trend to another.

 

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Electing Europe’s Future: France’s Presidential Candidates and Their Visions for the French Economy

After the first round of voting on Sunday, April 23rd France’s presidential election has eliminated all but two remaining candidates; far-right candidate Marine Le Pen and convinced European Emmanuel Macron. Our newest GED Focus Paper provides an overview of France’s overall socio-economic situation and of the policy solutions the top candidates propose. read more

 

Blog Post

French Elections Round-Up Part One: Squaring the Circle of French Fiscal Policy

In this GED blog post series we dive even deeper into France’s economy and political landscape. In three distinct blog posts we look at the state of French fiscal policy, its employment and social policy, as well as its standing in global trade and French attitudes towards globalization. read more

 

Blog Post

GED Explains: Border Adjustment Tax

One of the keystones of economic policy for the new US government is what is referred to as a border adjustment tax, which acts as a combination of higher import taxes and export subsidies. But how would this work and does it make sense? GED Explains! read more

 

Blog Post

Xi vs. Trump – Reshuffling Global Economic Relations?

In 2004, the economist Oded Shenkar labeled the 21st century as the “Chinese century”. Today, it is safe to say that he was right. So where does that leave the United States? Let's find out! read more

 

Blog Post

GED Under the Radar – March Edition

In this edition of Under the Radar we look back at the month of March and recount those stories from all around the world that we felt were important that month but gained less popular media attention than they actually deserved. Under the radar in March: Europe's birthday, its trade partners, taxpaying robots, Kimchi and a trade war! read more

 

 

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Andreas Esche

Director, Program Megatrends

 

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