The Global Digital Tax Man is Coming
How can global tax systems keep up with digitization of the global economy, including where digital taxes should be paid and what portion of profits should be taxed?
Entries by Alice Calder
Agricultural Subsidies: Everyone’s Doing It
What countries provide the most farm subsidies? Agricultural subsidies are, in part, a recognition of the unique challenges that the agriculture sector faces – but they can also have trade-distorting effects.
The Anti-Free Trade Effect of Elections
Evidence points to elections having an anti-free trade effect on politicians. Term length and the electoral calendar play a key role in determining the outcome of votes on trade policy
Evolution of Buy American Policies
The concept of maximizing taxpayer spend on American goods and services extends all the way back to the founding of the United States. Here’s a primer on the history of Buy American policies.
September Issue: Fashion & Trade in a Shifting Global Landscape
The global fashion industry faces tariffs on clothing exports, changing consumer demand, and of course, fallout from the pandemic.
An Ocean of Potential in the Blue Economy
The blue economy contributes billions to global GDP and supports jobs around the world, from fishing to tourism. Learn why the future of ocean trade depends on science and sustainability.
The Virtuous Circle Created by Women Who Trade
Learn about empowering women who trade around the world. When more women are involved in trade, a country’s productivity and competitiveness increase.
Is There a Bright Future for Trade in Education?
Education ranked fifth among all U.S. services exports in 2018. But now travel restrictions due to COVID-19 leaves international students questioning whether to pursue studies abroad or rely on virtual education.
The Pandemic Disrupted Global Supply Chains But Were They Already Morphing?
It is still too early to know the impact of COVID-19 and the trade war on the global supply chain. But did trade policies already induce nearshoring?
Joe Exotic and Wet Markets Expose Global Wildlife Trade
Wildlife trade is a multibillion dollar business that is under scrutiny due to its impacts on human health, animals, and habitats around the world. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) aims to ensure that international trade in plants and animals does not threaten their survival.
