Trade and Development

Trade is indispensable to fostering greater levels of global economic development. As the OECD has written, “No country has lifted itself out of poverty without international trade.” This category consolidates GTIPA-member reports assessing the intersection of trade and economic development.

The Transatlantic Subnational Innovation Competitiveness Index

Innovation ecosystems are increasingly complex and diverse, but there are common markers of core strength. In this report, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, the German Economic Institute, the Institute for Competitiveness, and the Macdonald-Laurier Institute benchmark 96 states and provinces across Germany, Italy, the United States, and Canada.

Mon, 11/14/2022

Sustainable Trade Index 2022

The Hinrich-IMD Sustainable Trade Index measures how effectively 30 major trading economies are geared for long-term economic growth, environmental protection, and societal development across 70 indicators.

Hinrich FoundationTue, 11/08/2022

Trade secrecy and Covid-19

Trade secret protection has helped enable the innovation, investment, and cooperation that has made possible the development and delivery of Covid-19 vaccines in record time.

Geneva NetworkWed, 10/05/2022

Under pressure: China’s yuan stumbles behind thinning defenses

A stable yuan-dollar exchange rate has been a core plank of China’s economic development model. But a combination of cyclical and structural factors are putting downward pressure on the yuan, leading to an exodus of foreign and domestic capital at a time when countries are pushing back against China's manufacturing dominance. What does it mean for China and the global economy?

Tue, 09/27/2022

Trade Liberalisation and Economic Growth: A Case Study of Selected SAARC Member Countries

This study empirically analyses the impact of trade liberalization on economic prosperity in selected SAARC countries. To probe the nature of relationships between trade liberalization and economic prosperity especially in less develop countries, research carried out across five SAARC member countries: Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

The PRIME InstituteFri, 09/09/2022

Assessing Jordan’s Potential as a Middle East Business and ICT Base

A new report from the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, Assessing Jordan’s Potential as a Middle East Business and ICT Base, extends the scope of the Institute’s analyses deeper into the Middle East, examining the region’s potential as an emerging field for technology, investment and startup activity. It finds that despite its small economy Jordan’s strong relationship with the United States, business policies, and engineering workforce present significant opportunities for Silicon Valley and other U.S. companies seeking a regional offshore ICT base.

The Bay Area Council Economic InstituteMon, 07/25/2022

Food security now top priority for G20 cooperation

Millions of lives are at stake if the global food supply chain continues to malfunction and if policymakers respond by restricting food exports in the face of severe shortages. Future prosperity depends crucially on reliable international trade and all countries need to accept their role in supporting it. Could the forthcoming G20 summit in Indonesia provide an opportunity for such coordination?

Hinrich FoundationTue, 07/19/2022

Swedish groups with subsidiaries abroad 2020

The report presents statistics on the extent of and changes in Swedish groups with at least one subsidiary abroad.

Swedish Agency for Growth Policy Analysis (Tillväxtanalys)Thu, 07/07/2022

Trade Connectivity

The economic growth of nation states is linked to their ability to exploit connectivity and interdependencies within strong regional blocs. Contemporary trade theories, focusing on internal and external economies of scale, explain the emergence of global value chains, emphasizing the pivotal role played by intra-industry trade.

The PRIME InstituteWed, 07/06/2022

The impact of disrupted production on producer prices in Germany

From 2020 to 2021 the producer prices of manufactured goods in Germany increased by 6 per cent. However, price hikes accelerated during 2021, a development which has continued into 2022.

German Economic InstituteMon, 07/04/2022

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