Publishing Institution: The Conference Board / Topic: International Trade and Finance

Author:: Research and Policy Committee of the Committee for Economic Development
Publication Date:: 09-2007
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The Conference Board
Abstract:: This report traces the evolution of the current large global trade and financial imbalances, examines their sources, and makes recommendations that, if adopted, will help ensure continued growth in the global economy.
Topic:: International Trade and Finance, Economy, Global Political Economy, and Risk
Political Geography:: Global Focus

Author:: Suezan C. Lee
Publication Date:: 07-2006
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The Conference Board
Abstract:: CED partnered with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on this handbook, published in 2006, which is designed to help businesses operating in developing countries understand how to build public-private partnerships that will benefit their host country populations and the participating firms.
Topic:: International Trade and Finance, Partnerships, Business, Public Sector, Economic Development, and Private Sector
Political Geography:: Global Focus and United States of America

Author:: Research and Policy Committee of the Committee for Economic Development
Publication Date:: 06-2005
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: The Conference Board
Abstract:: This report examines the benefits and challenges of developing an effective adjustment policy for workers who lose their jobs because of outsourcing or any other adverse effects of trade. The statement, approved by CED's Research and Policy Committee states, "The most important next step is to recognize that adjustment policy is vital to achieving free trade - which, in turn, is vital to the nation's economic future." The statement concludes that America needs to develop the national will to devise and fund an adjustment policy that will get to "yes" on trade.
Topic:: International Trade and Finance, Labor Issues, and Unemployment
Political Geography:: Global Focus

Author:: Research and Policy Committee of the Committee for Economic Development
Publication Date:: 06-2003
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: The Conference Board
Abstract:: This report presents a leadership vision of a strong and open global trading system, and urges the United States and its trading partners to adopt vital policy reforms, including delinking agricultural subsidies from prices and production while opening agricultural markets everywhere, and eliminating all tariffs and non-tariff barriers in both manufacturing and services.
Topic:: Security, International Trade and Finance, Leadership, Economy, and Economic growth
Political Geography:: North America, Global Focus, and United States of America

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