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October 10, 2024

RealEcon
National Security Regulation and the Decline of Cost-Benefit Analysis

Laws meant to insulate domestic companies from foreign transactions are often implemented with little regard to the ensuing domestic costs.  Those costs could undermine the national security goals of…

A general view of the U.S. Treasury building in Washington, U.S. January 19, 2023.

August 1, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Deepfake of Kamala Harris Reups Questions on Tech’s Self-Regulation

The use of deepfakes in the presidential campaign makes clear the risks of continuing to allow technology companies to self-regulate.

Elon Musk's account on X is seen displayed on a laptop screen next to Kamala Harris' account on X displayed on a phone screen in this illustration photo taken in Poland on July 24, 2024.

October 23, 2024

United States
New Report Highlights Risks of Foreign Interference in U.S. and Other Democracies

“In this year of elections in liberal democracies, concerns over foreign influence have only grown, amplified by the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, China’s assertive foreign policy, and the Isr…

October 24, 2024

Canada
A Conversation With Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland

Chrystia Freeland discusses how democracies can stand together to protect their economic interests, preserve peace and prosperity for their citizens, and enhance trade at a time of rising geopolitica…

Play Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks to news media in Ottawa, Canada.

October 29, 2024

Human Rights
Southeast and South Asia Step Up Controls on Online Discourse

Governments across Southeast and South Asia have sought to restrain freedom of expression on online platforms.

A woman stands holding up a white sign with black lettering.

January 11, 2024

Taiwan
Taiwan’s Pivotal Elections, Apple Battles Regulations, Davos Addresses World Risks, and More

Taiwan holds its presidential and legislative elections, which have major geopolitical consequences for both the United States and China; tech giant Apple deals with patent infringement allegations w…

Podcast Supporters of Hou Yu-ih, a candidate for Taiwan's presidency from the main opposition party Kuomintang (KMT) wave Taiwanese flags at a campaign event in New Taipei City, Taiwan on January 3, 2024.

October 22, 2024

Latin America
Can Amazon Countries Save the Rain Forest?

The Amazon Rainforest plays a critical role in global climate health, but accelerating deforestation continues to raise alarm. How are the region’s governments responding?

An aerial view of a section of the forest destroyed by illegal fires in Amazonas State, Brazil.

July 29, 2009

Financial Markets
Regulation of Retirement Saving

Overview Retirement saving is undergoing a fundamental change as employers shift from defined benefit pension plans to defined contribution plans, such as 401(k) accounts. Defined contribution pla…

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