North America
Restructuring an island’s economy: the case of Puerto Rico
Ricardo Rosselló, the newly appointed Governor of Puerto Rico, attempts to navigate an ever-worsening fiscal crisis in the Island of Enchantment.
Immigrants: an economic necessity in the US
Immigrants have always been vital for economic growth – and this isn’t going to change. Trump’s policy has negative implications for all aspects of society.
Trade and Trump: the US economy in 2017
From China to TPP, Trump has vowed to put America first. In this debate, GRI asked two of its top experts: Will Trump’s protectionist stance help or hurt the US economy?
Trump’s protectionist measures will not hurt US economy in 2017
In this debate series, GRI asked what will be the impact of President Donald Trump protectionist measures. Nandini Rao argues these decisions will not hurt the US economy.
Protectionism will hurt markets in the short-term
In this debate series, GRI asked what will be the impact of President Donald Trump protectionist measures. Jeff Moore argues these decisions will hurt markets.
Latin American unification in the Trump Era?
At the 2017 Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) annual summit, many Latin American heads of state offered joint condemnation towards a new era of U.S. foreign policy
Winners and losers of the battle against H1B visas
The Trump administration may move start implementing another electoral promise: protecting American jobs by revisiting the non-immigrant visa system.
Rex Tillerson: ExxonMobil goes to Washington
If there’s one thing to be sure about with the Trump administration, it’s that it is not one to shy away from controversy. So much was made clear by the
Trump can easily undo Obama’s Arctic Drilling Bans
Obama’s “permanent” bans on offshore oil and gas drilling in Alaska are actually “indefinite” and could end as soon as January 20.
Under Trump, the national debt has the potential to grow
Donald Trump faces a myriad of problems upon inauguration this month. Among the financial and economic dilemmas is the national debt.
