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Will Schultz’s proposed tax solutions benefit the US?
Former U.S. Secretary of Labor George P. Schultz offers some common sense solutions to economic problems that beset the U.S. While most of the ideas lean toward conservative ideals, there are few
Modi’s Make in India campaign requires extensive reform
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set his sights on the domestic economy. Yet, his Make in India campaign will only be successful if built on structural reform especially in labour
Will outside conflict hurt Poland’s economic growth?
Poland’s growing economy may soon stumble as Russia’s agricultural sanctions begin to bite EU markets. Poland, the 6th largest economy in the European Union and by far the largest in
Economic stakes are high in Mozambique’s elections
Low risk of post-electoral violence bodes well for investor confidence in Mozambique. However, potential changes to the regulatory framework and slow infrastructure development are likely to hinder investment in the booming
Niger is key to West Africa’s future security
As the United States and France continue to battle militants in West Africa, the impoverished nation of Niger will play a crucial role in establishing security in the region. Niger
Is Luxembourg’s tax haven status in jeopardy?
Former Luxembourg prime minister Jean-Claude Juncker’s election as president of the EU Commission could threaten Luxembourg’s long-held status as a European tax haven. Last Tuesday, the European Commission announced in its
Eurasian Economic Union gains momentum
As the Eurasian Economic Union continues to gain momentum, interested parties are lining up and critics are speaking out. Despite the continuing unrest in Eastern Ukraine, economic integration processes are continuing
Ukraine crisis hurts Arctic relations
Western sanctions spell serious disruptions for petroleum exploration in the Arctic, and threaten to undo decades of work to foster cross-border trade and relations in northern Norway. The crisis in
‘Cricket diplomacy’ could boost India-Pakistan relations
Since independence, India’s foreign policy has focused heavily on neighboring Pakistan. It will be even more so for the new government in India. Since the Mumbai terrorist attacks in November 2008,
3 things to watch in emerging market currencies
The US dollar has been on a tear since July, and its effect are beginning to hit emerging markets. First there was the taper tantrum, then another, then another. Emerging markets
