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Saving the Doha Round

Posted on February 7, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
In order to return to the negotiating table, Kimberly A. Elliot, a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development calls for change in U.S. agricultural policy.
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Fair Trade for All - How Trade Can Promote Development

Posted on August 4, 2006
Previously filed under: Book and Film Reviews
In a new book Joseph E. Stiglitz and Andrew Charlton offer a controversial argument about how globalization can actually help Third World countries develop and prosper.
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All Fall Down

Posted on August 1, 2006
Previously filed under: Trade
With the Doha trade talks collapsed it appears that the wealthiest nations will not suffer nearly as much as the developing nations.
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The Quest for Investment

Posted on April 13, 2006
Previously filed under: Trade
Developing countries at the Doha round shifted the focus to agricultural subsidies. But they neglected the greatest challenge yet—guidelines for foreign direct investment.
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The Brazilian Hat-Trick

Posted on March 28, 2006
Countries: Brazil
Previously filed under: South America, Trade
Brazil's growing trade power requires tricky new skills of the country's leaders.
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