Finance Commentary

Standard & Poor Cripples U.S. Recovery

John Quiggin | Aug 17, 2011
The debt-ceiling crisis made it difficult for America to get back on track financially. S&P just made it impossible.

The Middle East Bailout

Uri Dadush
Marwan Muasher
| Apr 13, 2011
Political chaos leads to economic chaos. The global market is about to feel the price to be paid for upheaval.

Tax Wars

Jacob Heilbrunn | Jul 26, 2010
Obama’s chances for reelection may well hinge on his ability to forge a tax armistice.

Deficit Hawk

Jacob Heilbrunn | Jun 17, 2010
Obama needs to enforce fiscal discipline. If he keeps throwing money around, the economy will implode.

Bad Investment

Jacob Heilbrunn | May 13, 2010
Warren Buffett’s defense of Goldman will damage his credibility.

Improving the "Pickens Plan"

Jay Zawatsky | Aug 04, 2008
Billionaire oilman T. Boone Pickens has launched a massive public-relations blitz to promote his wind-turbine plan. The Democrats seem to like it, but there’s a better way to achieve energy independence.

The Next Depression?

Joergen Oerstroem Moeller | Apr 22, 2008
As the U.S. economy slows and the dollar loses value, Washington faces a tough choice: letting the market right itself or succumbing to the rising protectionist tide. Will policy makers act responsibly or try to score cheap political points?

Is Black Really the New Green?

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Feb 08, 2008
Will rising powers like China and Russia use their vast currency reserves to undercut U.S. foreign policy? On Friday, experts Flynt Leverett and Brad Setser laid out the possibilities—and dispelled some myths.

The Financialization of Foreign Policy

Douglas Rediker
Heidi Crebo-Rediker
| Oct 17, 2007
The role of finance in international relations is growing. Washington should take note of this changing reality and more effectively integrate economics into its grand strategy.

Finally Rolling Up Armsleeves?

Francesco Galietti | Jun 07, 2005
The outcome of the French and Dutch referendums should be regarded as a chance to definitely change something about the Union's status.

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