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.

RCEP: An Opportunity to Increase Pakistan’s Trade & Investment Potential

PRIME’s latest report timely informs of a window of opportunity – the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) – offering immense trade and investment potential. RCEP links 15 Asia Pacific countries (accounting for 30% of the global GDP) through a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The report establishes a strong case for Pakistan’s accession to the RCEP with logical arguments, grounded in the incumbent government’s mandate.

The PRIME InstituteThu, 04/01/2021

An Acceleration of Structural Changes?

The Corona pandemic is a huge shock for the whole world both socially and economically.

German Economic InstituteThu, 03/11/2021

Can the World Trade Organization be Saved? Globe and Mail Op-ed

One of the first steps Joe Biden took upon assuming office was to end the Trump administration's blocking of the appointment of a new director-general of the World Tra

C.D. Howe Institute Wed, 03/10/2021

Construction and Infrastructure: Recovery Plan and Commissioners won't Enough

On infrastructures and buildings, there are some reflections on problems with which President Draghi will find himself having to find the right balance. 

CompetereWed, 03/10/2021

Behavioral Economics and Leadership: How to bridge the Gap between Intentions and Behavior

The difference between existing intentions and actual behavior occurs in various forms, such as procrastination or companies not being able to implement planned change

German Economic InstituteWed, 03/10/2021

Submission on the Expropriation Bill

If the Expropriation Bill is passed in its current form, South Africa will be in the unenviable position where the Constitution recognizes and protects individuals' an

The Free Market Foundation Mon, 03/08/2021

Submission on the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill

On 9 February 2021, FMF made a submission to the Department of Small Business Development on the draft National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill, 2020. 

The Free Market Foundation Mon, 03/08/2021

Submission on Audio and Audiovisual Content

On 15 February 2021, FMF made a submission to the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies on White Paper on Audio and Audiovisual Content Services Policy

The Free Market Foundation Mon, 03/08/2021

New Transbay Rail Crossing: Making the Case or a Key Megaregional Connection

Transportation systems are a critical component of a well-functioning economy.

The Bay Area Council Economic InstituteTue, 03/02/2021

A Transatlantic AI Agenda for Reclaiming Our Digital Future

A collection of essays and policy recommendations that emerged from the 2020 edition of out transatlantic exchange program, the Congressional European Parlimentary Ini

The Bertelsmann Foundation (North America) Mon, 03/01/2021

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