Obama Gets Economic Challenge Right, Regulations Wrong
The president is right we need a new social compact, but he still underestimates the impact of regulation.
Business
More State Aid Won’t Save British Steel
No amount of support would allow steel manufacturers in the United Kingdom to compete with China’s.
Migration Policy Unnerves German Business Leaders
Managers blame the rise of the anti-immigrant right on Angela Merkel’s open-door policy.
Greece Continues to Drive Businesses Away
By raising taxes on companies time and again, Greece is driving them into bankruptcy or abroad.
As World Economy Slows, So Does Germany’s
German bosses worry about a slowdown in emerging markets.
France Unlikely to Overhaul Economy Before Next Election
The ruling Socialists are unlikely to try more economic reform before the next election.
Former Ruling Party Blocks India Tax Overhaul
Congress delays legislation that would have consolidated India’s various local and state taxes into one national levy.
Trade Deal Divides Democrats, Bush Criticizes Clinton
Jeb Bush criticizes Hillary Clinton for backpedaling on a trade agreement that has divided Democrats.
Labour’s Proposal to Restrict Zero-Hours Contracts Misguided
Most Britons on zero-hours contracts are happy with their flexible jobs.
Business Policy Divides Socialists in Britain, France
Socialists split on whether to be for or against business.
Anti-Business Mentality Blinds Labour to Health Improvements
Britain’s Labour Party wants to roll back liberalizations in health care, ignoring the good they’ve done.
Labor Unions Are Wrong to Oppose Pacific Trade Pact
Freer trade across the Pacific may cost some jobs, but it would be a net positive for the United States.
East Coast Rail’s Problematic Return to Market
All major rail routes from London to Scotland are now operated by the same companies.
America, Japan Block Trans Pacific Partnership Progress
Protectionism in both countries is preventing progress on what could be a huge trade agreement.
India’s Modi Relaxes Labor Inspections, Reduces Compliance
The conservative prime minister makes it easier for businesses to comply with rigid labor laws.