International Economic Institutions

A broad set of institutions—from the World Trade Organization (WTO) to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund—underpin global trade and economic exchange. GTIPA-member reports in this category examine a variety of facets of international economic institutions, from WTO reform to the effect of regional development banks.

EU in the Middle of U.S-China Rivalry Over 5G

Dueling diplomatic trips in Europe this summer by United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi sought to sway the European Union’s stance on the China-U.S. rivalry. Among other goals, Pompeo would like to convince more countries to pledge not to use parts made by Huawei and ZTE in their 5G infrastructure—allegedly to limit the Chinese government’s ability to spy on communications there—while Wang hopes to keep the EU from shutting itself off from Chinese 5G companies.

The Bertelsmann Foundation (North America) Wed, 09/30/2020

Economic Intelligence: Note to the 17-18 July European Council

On the eve of the first “in-person” European Council since the outbreak of th

The Lisbon Council Thu, 09/03/2020

Increasing the International Role of the Euro: A Long Way to Go

The euro is the second most important global currency after the US dollar. However, its international role has not increased since its inception in 1999. The private sector prefers using the US dollar rather than the euro because the financial market for US dollar-denominated assets is larger and deeper; network externalities and inertia also play a role. Increasing the attractiveness of the euro outside the euro area requires, among others, a proactive role for the European Central Bank and completing the Banking Union and Capital Market Union.

Center for Social and Economic Research Thu, 08/20/2020

The Planned Pessimism of Governments

In the United States, the Federal Reserve has engaged in loose monetary policy to suit President Donald Trump’s electoral needs and to soften the consequences of the lockdown – the interest rate on 10-year Treasury notes fell from 1.8 percent to less than 0.6 percent since the beginning of this year. At the end of June, it capped the dividends that big banks distribute to their shareholders and it prohibited buybacks.

Austrian Economics CenterFri, 08/14/2020

Europe Needs a "New UK"

French President Emmanuel Macron accused the “Frugals”, i.e. the Netherlands, Austria, Denmark, and Sweden (during the last European Council summit, Finland also joined this group) of “acting like Brexit Britain.” Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte had demanded a smaller proportion of grants – handing out money without having to repay it – instead of loans awarded by the EU Coronavirus Recovery Fund as well as oversight by the EU’s institutions over the use of funds.

Austrian Economics CenterWed, 07/29/2020

Despite Internal Tensions, NATO Can Meet the Challenge of a Rising China

As we enter an age of volatile geopolitics post-COVID-19, it is necessary to consider how the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will adapt to deal with both growing uncertainty around US leadership and the rising threat of the Chinese regime.

The Macdonald-Laurier Institute Tue, 06/23/2020

The Minimum Wage in Jordan: Nominal Wage & Productivity Enhancement

This Policy Brief outlines the impact of the recent increase in minimum wage in Jordan, which will take effect in 2021. The paper also highlights Jordan Strategy Forum's recommendations to mitigate any negative impact of the wage increase, and links it with the increase in labor productivity.

Jordan Strategy ForumWed, 03/11/2020

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