Globalisation and crossborder data transfers
Banri Ito and Eiichi Tomiura use a survey of Japanese firms in 2019 and 2021 to examine the dynamics of corporate activities related to crossborder data flows
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Global Economy
Talking about competitiveness in Europe: productivity not protection
The European Commission put EU competitiveness at the top of the agenda. Filippo di Mauro and Marco Matani argue that productivity, financial soundness, and quality orientation are the most important factors
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Governance at a turning point
International governance has brough indisputable benefits, but mistrust has grown. Christine Lagarde calls for policymakers to focus on citizens’ priorities whilst being courageous and accountable
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Economic warfare: lessons from two World Wars
Present-day sanctions have their origins in economic warfare in the two World Wars. Mark Harrison reviews that experience and the lessons we can learn
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Finding solutions to global challenges
The shifting regulatory, political, and economic landscape has brought challenges to companies and regulators. Elise Donovan considers the role of IFCs in an uncertain world
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Explaining the rise of Javier Milei in Argentina
The Argentine electorate shocks the world. Wilbert Jan Derksen considers the election of Milei and how he could be a catalyst for more libertarian leaders in Latin America
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WCR Best Registry for Sustainable Shipping 2024
World Commerce Review is pleased to announce that the Isle of Man Ship Registry has been awarded the WCR Best Registry for Sustainable Shipping 2024
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Liberal views on trade and development
Inequality and poverty remain a global reality. Edwin van de Haar considers the benefits of free trade to Sub-Saharan African development
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Are we witnessing the end of Erdoğanomics?
Is the tide finally turning for Turkey? Cem Soner argues that avoiding a financial crisis is only the first step forward
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Digital trade is good for growth: can it also solve our ESG challenges?
Digital trade is good for growth. Pamela Mar argues that digitalising trade could enable SMEs to a be future ready, environmentally, and socially conscious businesses
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