Information on "Economics" and "Americas"
April 2013
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23 Apr 2013
Turkey: Background and US Relations
Author: Jim Zanotti
Publisher: US Government
This report provides background information on Turkey and discusses possible policy options for Members of Congress and the Obama Administration. More on «Turkey: Background and US Relations» -
15 Apr 2013
International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 113th Congress
Author: Mary A Irace, J F Hornbeck
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of key international trade and finance policy issues to be faced by the 113th US Congress. More on «International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 113th Congress» -
15 Apr 2013
"Hollowing Out" in US Manufacturing
Author: Marc Levinson
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report examines the economic evidence surrounding the "hollowing out" thesis in the US manufacturing sector. More on «"Hollowing Out" in US Manufacturing» -
8 Apr 2013
US Natural Gas Exports
Author: Michael Ratner, Ian F Fergusson, Paul W Parfomak, Linda Luther
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report looks at the future of US gas exports and their effect on US prices. More on «US Natural Gas Exports» -
8 Apr 2013
Foreign Ownership of US Financial Assets
Author: James K Jackson
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of the role foreign investment plays in the US economy. More on «Foreign Ownership of US Financial Assets» -
5 Apr 2013
China’s Response to the US in Contemporary Asia
Author: Sarah Norgrove, Chris Louie, Mary Willett
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
This article offers insight into China's perspective of US Asia-Pacific foreign policy. More on «China’s Response to the US in Contemporary Asia» -
5 Apr 2013
The Berne Union
Author: James K Jackson
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report examines the role of the International Union of Credit and Investment Insurers, also called the "Berne Union. More on «The Berne Union» -
4 Apr 2013
Foreign Investment and National Security
Author: James K Jackson
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report assesses recent international developments as the leaders from a number of nations work to reach a consensus on an informal set of best practices regarding national restrictions on foreign investment for national security purposes. More on «Foreign Investment and National Security» -
Apr 2013
Looking Beyond the Fog Bank: Fiscal Challenges Facing Defense
Author: Todd Harrison
Publisher: Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA)
In this brief, the author looks at the 2014 US defense budget and discusses the long-term structural issues the Pentagon must address. More on «Looking Beyond the Fog Bank: Fiscal Challenges Facing Defense» -
Apr 2013
Strategic Shift towards Asia: A European Perspective
Author: Ralph D Thiele
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This paper offers a European perspective of the US "pivot" to Asia. More on «Strategic Shift towards Asia: A European Perspective»
