GLOBAL BUSINESS AND FINANCE MAGAZINE

trade

US export controls and the restructuring of global value chains:...

The economic confrontation between the US and China has been transforming global trade, foreign direct investment, and global value chains,...

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February 14, 2025
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poverty

Poverty during the pandemic and the role of government transfers

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted unprecedented policy interventions in the US that provided nearly $3 trillion to support struggling families. This...

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February 13, 2025
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Climate

Why unilateral decarbonisation can pay for itself

Anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions are rapidly warming our planet, with potentially severe economic, social, and health consequences. Conventional estimates of...

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February 13, 2025
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Climate

Corporate climate commitments: A profit-driven strategy, not just empty promises

Since 2016, there has been a surge of commitments for net zero emissions by large firms. This column analyses whether...

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February 12, 2025
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Innovation

Global value chains in a world of uncertainty and automation

After a long period of rapid globalisation, the openness of the world economy has stagnated since 2008, largely owing to...

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February 12, 2025
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Uncategorized

Chaos theory: Assessing the legal validity of Trump’s tariffs

President Trump accounted tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China on the basis of a “national emergency” in the...

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February 12, 2025
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poverty

Climbing the ivory tower: Socioeconomic representation in academia

Under-representation in academia raises concerns regarding equality of opportunity as well as efficiency. This column explores socioeconomic backgrounds in US...

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February 11, 2025
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Social Security

Lebanon: Lessons from social protection delivery systems during the pandemic

Different countries take different approaches to Social Protection (SP) delivery systems. Some countries start by establishing a social registry – a system that is...