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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.
Article by Stephen Heifetz RealEcon

November 21, 2024

United States
Looking Ahead: Blockchain and Its Impacts on Democracy, Finance, and National Security

Panelists discuss the potential technical and economic benefits provided by blockchain technology, including Web3 and cryptocurrencies, their effect on democratic institutions, financial inclusion, a…

Play In this photo illustration, a visual representation of the digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin is displayed in front of a Bitcoin course's graph.
Event by Dante A. Disparte, Dante A. Disparte, Joseph Lubin, Donna Redel, and Juan C. Zarate

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.
Blog Post by Catherine Powell Net Politics

November 21, 2024

Japan
Japan Braces for Trump 2.0

How Tokyo navigates tariffs and other Trump policies will be a test of leadership for both countries.

Japanese and U.S. Flags fly side by side in front of the White House ahead next week’s State Visit of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to Washington, U.S., April 5, 2024.
Article by Matthew P. Goodman RealEcon

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.
Podcast by Robert McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins The World Next Week

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…

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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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Report by Squam Lake Working Group on Financial Regulation

February 22, 2010

Corporate Governance
Regulation of Executive Compensation in Financial Services

Overview Many people argue that inappropriate compensation policies in financial companies contributed to the global financial crisis. Some say the overall level of pay was too high. Others critic…

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Report by Squam Lake Working Group on Financial Regulation Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies