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The 20th century’s international order, which installed the United States, Europe and Japan in dominant positions, is ending. New powers are emerging to challenge a system arranged within the framework of U.S. and European multilateralism. Transitional processes necessarily breed chaos and uncertainty. This is the global situation to which our economies and political systems must adapt.

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A drawing that shows rent collection by medieval landlords
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Looking for the best tax code
Adam Michel
Adam Michel

Ballooning modern governments collect an increasing proportion of their countries’ output in taxes, which spreads inefficiency and economic stagnation. The drivers of this process can be neutralized, and the economy-distorting impact of taxation mitigated, with better tax-system design. Among OECD member states, there are examples of sound solutions to emulate.

Cape Verdean President Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca during a Welcome Ceremony at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam
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Political and economic freedom in Africa

Development performance throughout the African continent reflects global trends. Free regimes tend to go hand in hand with economic freedom, resulting in growth and increased human development. With sound economic reforms, this virtuous circle could intensify.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands at the June 2019 G20 summit in Osaka, Japan
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Dossier

GIS Dossier: The U.S.-China trade ‘war’

For years, the U.S.-China rivalry has been the main driver of geopolitical developments. When President Donald Trump entered office, the countries’ trade relationship became the central focus of that competition. His aggressive moves to implement tariffs have made geopolitical waves, but also opened up some opportunities. This Dossier reviews GIS ...
 GIS Feature
GIS Feature
Christine Lagarde, managing director of the IMF and recently nominated president of the ECB
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The political corruption of monetary policy

The 2008 U.S. housing crash and the European debt crisis led many politicians to question the importance of independent central banks. However, this approach is not without consequences. There are now several patterns of influence on central banks, ranging from direct political meddling to more subtle institutional pressure. Left unchecked, ...
 Dr. Emmanuel Martin
Dr. Emmanuel Martin
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi
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Low interest rates: How long will savers be penalized?

Low, near-zero and negative interest rates around the world are depriving savers of potential earnings. Just a couple of years ago, it seemed as if a normalization of interest rates was on the horizon. Now, however, economic and political realities portend a “low-for-long” scenario. In fact, central bankers – in ...
 Professor Elisabeth Krecké
Professor Elisabeth Krecké
The Mountain Pass rare earths mine in California
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Rare earth minerals return to the U.S. security agenda

China has recently hinted that it could use its stranglehold on the production and processing of rare earth elements to strike at the U.S. economy. The Trump administration has put forth several new initiatives for ending the U.S. reliance on rare earth imports from China and building a domestic supply ...
 Dr. Frank Umbach
Dr. Frank Umbach
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