Economics
Modi and Rajan face uphill battle with India’s growth and inflation
Given the potential conflict between Narendra Modi’s focus on growth and the Reserve Bank of India President Raghuram Rajan’s goal to curb inflation, both will need to work together to
EU-India trade agreement stalled by EU politics
The EU and India have negotiated an ambitious free trade agreement since 2007. Yet, an early conclusion of the agreement is highly unlikely as Brussels is in crisis mode. India and
Despite setbacks, Serbia sees increased entrepreneurship
As Serbia recovers from devastating floods in May, Belgrade has a flourishing network of young entrepreneurs taking hold. This could provide many lucrative opportunities as the country prepares to join the
Chinese real estate firms turn to overseas investment
While Chinese top-tier real estate companies gain a more solid financial foundation, small developers in lower-tier cities face rising risks. Since 2013, Chinese real estate developers have looked overseas for investment
EU seal case adds new protectionism to WTO
The WTO’s public morality exemption has seldom been employed. However, a recent successful challenge has changed that and may herald a litany of trade restrictions in the near future. Goods,
China territorial deadlocks hurt regional trade
Tensions between China and several East Asian countries have heated up over the last year. Is it simply another round of disputes that have occurred multiple times since 2007, or something
London housing bubble continues to grow
London, generally viewed as an investment haven, has developed a housing bubble fueled by foreign investors and urban migration. The government’s Lend to Buy program has not helped in the way
US Decline Series: 3 cities prove US isn’t losing its edge
The age-old debate over the United States in decline deserves a look at the continued strength and rise of US cities. Here we look at three cities that deny the
Overspending in South Africa worries investors
As South Africans continue to over-spend a changing global economic environment is likely to worry investors about the narrowing market opportunities and consumer spending capacities. South Africa has, in the past
US Decline Series: Financial sector health makes US a sound investment
The US regulatory response to the crisis has resulted in a stronger market and equipped the US to deal with future crises. This GRI series challenges the myth of the American
