Greece: The Eurozone is Better Off Without
Greece continues to test the patience of the eurozone and I cannot find any objective reason why it should remain a part of the European Union (EU). It’s never a … Continue reading
United States: Start of Negotiations on the International Services Agreement but Impact Could be Limited
Services liberalization – long a pillar of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Doha Round – made a comeback earlier this month when the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced it would … Continue reading
Greece: Positive Developments Mask Taxpayer Funded Profiteering and Distract from Long-Term Solutions
The Greek financial crisis has hurt almost everyone in that country and throughout Europe. It has ended one political administration, numerous careers and industries, and destroyed the Greek social net. … Continue reading
France: Adieu Depardieu, They’ll Always Love You
Almost every European and American government is trying desperately to raise revenues while attempting to contain spending and manage the anger of its residents. The US legislature, for example, is … Continue reading
France: Credit-Rating Downgraded but Impact Uncertain
Moody, in a widely expected decision, downgraded France’s credit-rating from Triple A to AA1 on November 19. The ratings agency said it took this decision because “France’s long-term economic growth … Continue reading
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