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Barack Obama Shinzō Abe

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.

Nick OttensJune 26, 2016November 21, 2021

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.

Nick OttensMarch 31, 2016April 20, 2022
Angela Merkel

Migration Policy Unnerves German Business Leaders

Managers blame the rise of the anti-immigrant right on Angela Merkel’s open-door policy.

Nick OttensMarch 15, 2016November 13, 2021

Greece Continues to Drive Businesses Away

By raising taxes on companies time and again, Greece is driving them into bankruptcy or abroad.

Nick OttensFebruary 22, 2016April 20, 2022

As World Economy Slows, So Does Germany’s

German bosses worry about a slowdown in emerging markets.

Nick OttensFebruary 1, 2016November 19, 2021

France Unlikely to Overhaul Economy Before Next Election

The ruling Socialists are unlikely to try more economic reform before the next election.

Nick OttensMay 16, 2015November 10, 2021

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.

Nick OttensMay 12, 2015November 30, 2021

Trade Deal Divides Democrats, Bush Criticizes Clinton

Jeb Bush criticizes Hillary Clinton for backpedaling on a trade agreement that has divided Democrats.

Nick OttensApril 22, 2015November 28, 2021

Labour’s Proposal to Restrict Zero-Hours Contracts Misguided

Most Britons on zero-hours contracts are happy with their flexible jobs.

Nick OttensApril 1, 2015April 20, 2022

Business Policy Divides Socialists in Britain, France

Socialists split on whether to be for or against business.

Nick OttensApril 1, 2015November 28, 2021

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.

Nick OttensMarch 27, 2015April 20, 2022

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.

Nick OttensMarch 15, 2015April 20, 2022

East Coast Rail’s Problematic Return to Market

All major rail routes from London to Scotland are now operated by the same companies.

David DowningMarch 5, 2015January 23, 2020

America, Japan Block Trans Pacific Partnership Progress

Protectionism in both countries is preventing progress on what could be a huge trade agreement.

Nick OttensOctober 31, 2014November 21, 2021

India’s Modi Relaxes Labor Inspections, Reduces Compliance

The conservative prime minister makes it easier for businesses to comply with rigid labor laws.

Nick OttensOctober 16, 2014November 21, 2021

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