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Rising British Rail Fares Boost Support for Renationalization

Rising fares and rail ownership by foreign companies fuel support for renationalization.

David DowningAugust 26, 2014November 23, 2021

Russia Retaliates Against Western Sanctions, Economy on the Brink

Banning cheap fruit and vegetables from Europe could push the Russian economy over the edge.

Nick OttensAugust 6, 2014November 21, 2021

Chinese Shopping Spree Raises Concerns in Israel

Will foreign control of key Israeli industries endanger its security or is this a case of “strategic prejudice”?

Ariel ReichardJune 9, 2014November 21, 2021

The Royal Mail Wasn’t Privatized to Raise Money

The government doesn’t privatize companies to raise money. It privatizes companies to make them more efficient.

Nick OttensApril 6, 2014April 20, 2022

Failed Tennessee Volkswagen Unionization Reflects Wider Trend

Tennessee car workers’ refusal to unionize follows downward trajectory of labor power across the United States.

David MatthewFebruary 22, 2014January 1, 2020

Obama to Business: I’m from the Government and I’m Here to Help

If the president wants to help small businesses, he could start by not hurting them.

Nick OttensJanuary 29, 2014April 20, 2022

Business Leaders: Ever-Closer European Union Has Failed

Some of Europe’s largest companies urge national leaders to reduce barriers to business activity and trade.

Nick OttensNovember 11, 2013January 2, 2020

British Manufacturing Expected to See Renaissance

Companies repatriate manufacturing jobs as demand for British products rises.

David DowningSeptember 15, 2013October 25, 2021

Norway’s Election Winners Propose Relaxing Wealth Fund’s Spending

Norway’s incoming conservative administration may use the country’s oil fund to pay for domestic policy priorities.

David MatthewSeptember 10, 2013January 1, 2020

Greece Shouldn’t Get Respite After Failed Gas Company Sale

Greece should hasten efforts to privatize other companies rather than ask for even more time.

Nick OttensJune 11, 2013January 1, 2020

Germany Pledges Support for China in Trade Dispute

Germany agrees with China that its solar panels shouldn’t be kept off the European market.

Nick OttensMay 27, 2013November 9, 2021

Argentina Might Lead Wave of Resource Nationalism

Other countries could be inspired by Argentina’s expropriation of an oil firm.

Joseph HammondMay 15, 2013January 1, 2020

Cameron Urges Transatlantic Trade Deal, Obstacles Remain

Not all Western leaders share David Cameron’s enthusiasm for expanding trade.

Nick OttensMay 13, 2013November 9, 2021

Liberalizing European Services Would Boost Growth: Study

Fully implementing the bloc’s services directive could raise European growth 2.3 percent.

Nick OttensMay 10, 2013November 28, 2021

India-EU Free Trade “Early Harvest” Deal Looks Possible

Short of a full agreement, Europe and India may tentatively agree to expand trade.

Asia BriefingMay 6, 2013November 30, 2021

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