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All items tagged liberalizationOpen Think Tank ArticlesDecember 16, 2011 | The Key is LiberalizationGaspar Frontini: Protectionism remains one of the major threats to global growth. The EU aims to eliminate this hazardous risk and regulatory barriers through free trade agreements and more liberalization. A combination of bilateral and regional trade agreements is the best approach to implementing increased liberalization and reaping its rewards. ... MoreNovember 2, 2009 | Europe Needs To Liberalize its Gas Market Now!Ivan Kalburov: Instead of paying both the economic and political cost for huge infrastructure projects the EU should liberalize its gas markets. By creating a community regulatory agency for imports, exports and national transport networks the EU would greatly enhance its energy security and international standing. ... MoreApril 14, 2009 | Resilient IndiaShashi Tharoor: India seems to be immune from the global economic recession. The November terrorist attacks against the commercial capital did not hinder the country’s speedy growth rate and the prompt return of investors and Foreign Direct Investments. ... MoreOctober 21, 2008 | Defense Industry: New Protectionism on Both Sides of The Pond?W. Hertel & F. Schöning: The EU is about to adopt a new framework for the defense industry that may hurt the chances of US companies to conduct business in Europe. This new protectionism on both sides of the pond will invariably hurt the EU and US. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesFebruary 20, 2009 | Old Europe to The Rescue!The liberalization paradigm, mantra of Eastern Europe in the 90s that aimed to speed up the integration process, is being questioned as the region is devastated by the economic crisis. ++ Old Europe had better help these new member states through measures such as contributions of loans and economic surveillance. ++ Mishandling the crisis would be detrimental for the whole European continent and ... MoreAugust 20, 2008 | The Comeback of AutocraciesThe reemergence of autocracy and great-power politics questions the stability of the international liberal order. ++ Unfortunately, Europe’s postmodern tools of foreign policy are not able to counter Russia in the latest conflict between liberal democracy and autocracy. ++ Facing the rise of great-power autocracies, democracies turn back in the direction of the US. ++ Despite predictions of ... MoreAugust 11, 2008 | The Myth Behind DohaThe Doha round was constructed on the myth that a negotiating agenda focused on agriculture would make it a “development round” and could help reduce global poverty. ++ But the underlying assumption that the trade regime can only legitimize itself by continuous liberalization collapsed as the US and India refused to deregulate their farm sectors. ++ However, this should not undermine the ... MoreApril 14, 2008 | Liberalizing Services for Future GrowthSince they help increase productivity and develop economic potential, efficient services are fundamental to modern economies. ++ Because the service sector is expanding rapidly and contributing to sustainable growth, liberalization could boost the world economy by $1 trillion. ++ Australia and the US will thus not support the WTO’s Doha package unless it includes commitments to loosen constraints ... MoreMarch 27, 2008 | Medvedev Will Not Bring Change to RussiaMedvedev will not transform a system created by his mentor, to which he contributed, and thanks to which he enjoys uncontested primacy. ++ Only economic difficulties and hostility to the intended modernization could bolster conservative opposition and result in change. ++ Russia’s political future will depend on the executive team’s ability to sustain growth, but liberalization remains unlikely. ... MoreCommentsMarch 25, 2009 | This article is a good summary of the... |
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