Monthly Archives: January 2012

Global Trade & State Universities … Foreign Students & Economic Development.

                                                    Op Ed from the Richmond Times-Dispatch (January 29, 2012) ………….. Here’s a revolutionary idea: In exchange for increased state funding from the General Assembly, state universities should be required to become more proactive in helping the commonwealth promote … Continue reading

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“Rules & Responsibilities” — For Corporations & Countries — A Policy Approach Long-Overdue.

     President Obama’s 2012 State of the Union Message can be summarized in part as a plea for “rules and responsibility.” If you would like this can be further summarized as an R2  approach to corporate and national governance. Unfortunately, many … Continue reading

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Trade Reorganization — USTR & Commerce Dept. — A Good Fit? … Yes, But More is Needed.

                                                        President Obama has finally outlined his proposals for the reorganization of U.S. trade agencies and is now asking Congress for necessary authority. There are various interconnected reasons why these proposals should be authorized by Congress now and implemented … Continue reading

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State Incentives & Global Trade – Poor Accountability & Corporate Welfare? — No.

Weak economic performance over the last decade has prompted states to become more aggressive in their economic development efforts to attract foreign firms, investment, and jobs. Critics argue that state incentives to attract foreign firms amount to corporate welfare. These … Continue reading

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U.S. Global Trade Actions, 2011 — Long List, But How Effective?

     The USTR recently released in December 2011 a list of trade actions taken by the United States during 2011. Rom Kirk declared, “In 2011, the Obama Administration achieved unprecedented results on trade.” Really? The following is an itemization of … Continue reading

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