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Democracy Won't "Save" Africa, the Chinese Will
Federico Schiavio in International Trade 2 weeks ago
While the West wrings its hands over scenes of drought and dead children and wants to “save” Ethiopia, the Chinese see a fast growing economy with 90 million consumers and business to be had.
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U.S.-EU Free Trade Zone: It's Necessary to Compete in a Global Economy
Maxime Fischer-Zernin in International Trade 3 weeks ago
U.S. and EU trade representatives are beginning negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership that would create a free-trade zone encompassing 54 percent of world GDP.
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Bangladesh Factory Collapse: How Benetton and International Retailers Are Responding
Aubrey Bloomfield in International Trade 3 weeks ago
The response of international retailers to the collapse of a garment factory in Bangladesh have varied from attempts to downplay involvement to pledges to pay compensation to families of victims.
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TPP Free Trade Agreement: Why We Haven't Heard About It
Hannah Kapp-Klote in International Trade 3 months ago
The biggest challenge to American economic growth, health, and the environment you haven't heard about.
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4 Trade Bills That Congress Should Pass Immediately
Travis Higgins in International Trade 3 months ago
Congress can dramatically improve the economy by fast-tracking trade, lifting the Cuba embargo, opening up to tourism, and investing in a renewable energy economy.
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What Happens If We Go Off the Fiscal Cliff? Stocks Will Plunge, and Here's Why That Should Freak You Out
Sal Bommarito in International Trade 5 months ago
There are a number of major groups that are dependent on higher stock prices. Here's why the stock market is so important.
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NYSE Sale: What it Means for the Free Market
Lilly O'Donnell in International Trade 5 months ago
The hectic trading floor has been the pulse of the market for two centuries, but times are changing.
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Walmart Strike: Protests Fade, But Corruption Investigation Spells More Trouble For Walmart
Lilly O'Donnell in International Trade 6 months ago
Right as the Black Friday strike buzz dies down, a corruption probe into several of Wal-Mart’s foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures is keeping the company in the hot seat.
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