International Trade

International Trade
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RCEP Forms the World's Largest Trading Bloc. What Does This Mean for Global Trade?
Tobias Sytsma
Dec 9, 2020
The RAND Blog
In November, 15 nations signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a free-trade agreement of economic and political significance eight years in the making. Why have some heralded RCEP as a landmark agreement?
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International Economic Relations
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A Free Trade Agreement Still Comes with Costs
Charles P. Ries @charles_ries, Marco Hafner
Oct 23, 2020
UK in a Changing Europe
Major issues must be resolved before any UK-EU agreement on post-Brexit trade and economic relations is completed. There will be substantial costs associated with even a zero-tariff trade deal.
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International Economic Relations
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The Cost of Brexit Uncertainty and the Negative Implications for the UK Economy
Christian Van Stolk, Marco Hafner
Jul 8, 2020
The RAND Blog
Leaving the European Union has had an overall negative economic effect on the UK economy, and there are additional economic costs associated with the uncertainty surrounding the new relationship. Will there be a deal? And if so, what type of deal is likely?
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International Economic Relations
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Demystifying the Belt and Road Initiative
Rafiq Dossani
Jul 6, 2020
Encompass
Under the Belt and Road Initiative, China works with more than 70 countries to design and implement large infrastructure projects. Why are countries of all stripes turning to China for funding when the world is awash with cash?
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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Coronavirus Outbreak, Drones, the U.S. Power Grid: RAND Weekly Recap
Mar 6, 2020
This weekly recap focuses on the intensifying coronavirus outbreak, cyber threats from drones, the vulnerabilities of the U.S. power grid, and more.
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United Kingdom
commentary
The Costs of Brexit Uncertainty
Charles P. Ries @charles_ries, Marco Hafner
Mar 3, 2020
Encompass
It may be tempting to think that Brexit is now done. But the UK's formal departure from the EU in late January was only the end of the beginning. And uncertainty is likely to affect the UK's economic performance moving forward.
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Education Reform
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Community Schools, Brexit, Coronavirus: RAND Weekly Recap
Jan 31, 2020
This weekly recap focuses on the promise of community schools, the costs of uncertainty after Brexit, the coronavirus, and more.
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China
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The China Dream: Never Closer, yet Never More Elusive
Timothy R. Heath
Oct 1, 2019
The Hill
To achieve its goals of national rejuvenation, China needs to become a true world power. But a softening economy and political gridlock make it seem less and less likely that Beijing will realize all of its objectives.
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China
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How Not to Confront China
Ali Wyne, James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins
Sep 23, 2019
The National Interest
There are several key reasons why current U.S. policy toward China may not help advance America's competitiveness or enlist much support abroad. Most notably, the administration has yet to explain what it ultimately hopes to accomplish.
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China
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Beyond Hawks and Doves: A Better Way to Debate U.S.–China Policy
Ali Wyne
Sep 20, 2019
China File
The best long-term outcome for U.S.–China relations may be one in which inexorably intensifying competition coexists with occasionally fruitful cooperation. It is not the most inspiring result, to be sure, but it is preferable to unconstrained antagonism.
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Tobacco and Smoking
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E-Cigarettes, 'Stand Your Ground,' Cyber Coercion: RAND Weekly Recap
Sep 20, 2019
This weekly recap focuses on the planned federal ban on flavored e-cigarettes, “stand your ground” laws, understanding cyber coercion, and more.
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Students
blog
Drug Spending, Back to School, Korean Unification: RAND Weekly Recap
Aug 23, 2019
This weekly recap looks at illegal drug spending, the problem of waking up early for school, possible paths toward Korean unification, and more.
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Trade Barriers
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Trump's Tariffs Against China Aren't Working. And There's No Quick Resolution in Sight
Charles P. Ries @charles_ries
Aug 20, 2019
Los Angeles Times
Washington's go-it-alone approach to its trade disputes with China is imposing a high and growing cost on the U.S. economy. It could even threaten global prosperity. What's more, there's no quick resolution in sight.
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United Kingdom
commentary
Finding the Real Will of the People
Charlene Rohr, Jonathan Grant
Apr 30, 2019
The New European
It's not surprising that the British Parliament is struggling to find a solution to the Brexit impasse. That's because the 2016 vote revealed nothing about the sort of Brexit people actually wanted. When researchers asked Brits to choose between four options in 2017, there was no obvious winner.
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China
commentary
Book Review: 'Unrivaled' by Michael Beckley
Ali Wyne
Apr 18, 2019
The National Interest
In Unrivaled: Why America Will Remain the World's Sole Superpower Michael Beckley argues not only that U.S. preeminence is safer than most contemporary commentary would have one believe, but also that it is more resilient.
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United Kingdom
commentary
Life After Brexit Need Not Be a Disaster for the UK
Christopher M. Schnaubelt, Howard J. Shatz @HowardJShatz
Mar 18, 2019
The Hill
Leaving the European Union without a deal will be costly for Britain. But there are actions that could be taken now to help improve the economic prospects of a fully independent UK.
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International Trade

RCEP Forms the World's Largest Trading Bloc. What Does This Mean for Global Trade?

A Free Trade Agreement Still Comes with Costs

The Cost of Brexit Uncertainty and the Negative Implications for the UK Economy

Demystifying the Belt and Road Initiative

Coronavirus Outbreak, Drones, the U.S. Power Grid: RAND Weekly Recap

The Costs of Brexit Uncertainty

Community Schools, Brexit, Coronavirus: RAND Weekly Recap

The China Dream: Never Closer, yet Never More Elusive

How Not to Confront China

Beyond Hawks and Doves: A Better Way to Debate U.S.–China Policy

E-Cigarettes, 'Stand Your Ground,' Cyber Coercion: RAND Weekly Recap

Drug Spending, Back to School, Korean Unification: RAND Weekly Recap

Trump's Tariffs Against China Aren't Working. And There's No Quick Resolution in Sight

Finding the Real Will of the People

Book Review: 'Unrivaled' by Michael Beckley

Life After Brexit Need Not Be a Disaster for the UK

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