Patricia Cohen
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Backlash Erupts Over Europe’s Anti-Deforestation Law
Leaders around the world are asking the European Union to delay rules that would require companies to police their global supply chains.
Africa’s Debt Crisis Has ‘Catastrophic Implications’ for the World
Crushing obligations to foreign creditors that have few precedents have sapped numerous African nations of growth and stoked social instability.
What Across-the-Board Tariffs Could Mean for the Global Economy
Donald J. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has floated the idea of a 10 percent tariff on all U.S. imports, a plan that economists say...
Can This Tiny Economy Show Europe How to Compete Again?
Sweden outperforms in tech, has a roster of $1 billion-plus start-ups and could be a model as the European Union refigures its growth policies.
How Economic Grievances Were Exploited in Britain’s Violent Unrest
Nationalist hatred has been linked to forces like stagnant wages and declining services, even though research shows immigration helps many economies.
To Revitalize Britain’s Economy, a Plan for a Stronger Government Role
The Labour Party’s economic agenda, like many other programs around the world, puts political leaders more firmly in charge of industrial policy.
$29 Trillion: That’s How Much Debt Emerging Nations Are Facing
A decades-long crisis is getting worse, and now dozens of nations are spending more on interest payments than on health care or education.
Europe Has Fallen Behind the U.S. and China. Can It Catch Up?
A “competitiveness crisis” is raising alarms for officials and business leaders in the European Union, where investment, income and productivity are lagging.
The Global Turn Away From Free-Market Policies Worries Economists
More countries are embracing measures meant to encourage their own security and independence, a trend that some say could slow global growth.
Poor Nations Are Writing a New Handbook for Getting Rich
Economies focused on exports have lifted millions out of poverty, but epochal changes in trade, supply chains and technology are making it a lot harder.