Economics & Policy

Economics & Policy

An Open Letter to Joe Biden on International Corporate Taxation

Joseph E. Stiglitz,

José Antonio Ocampo, and

Jayati Ghosh

February 26, 2021

Three policy pros ask the United States to lead by power of example.

Economics & Policy

Economics & Policy

How Biden Can Restore Multilateralism Unilaterally

Joseph E. Stiglitz

January 4, 2021

A post-pandemic economic recovery will not be strong anywhere until it’s strong everywhere.

Economics & Policy

How to Make Climate Pledges Stick

Shang-Jin Wei

December 18, 2020

Following US President-elect Joe Biden's victory and recent carbon-neutrality pledges from China, Japan, the European Union, and others, now is the time to meet words with action.

Economics & Policy

A Singular Population: Indian Immigrants in America

December 10, 2020

The largest non-native group in the United States is also the most successful. Yet COVID-19 and economic woes threaten to push more of them into poverty.

Economics & Policy

The Path to Decarbonizing Energy

November 18, 2020

Chazen Senior Scholar Geoffrey Heal outlines three major barriers to the decarbonization of electric power generation on a global scale.

Economics & Policy

Three Global Steps to a Biden Climate Initiative

Shang-Jin Wei

October 30, 2020

The climate crisis is the greatest threat to humanity’s long-term viability. With more sensible US leadership, the world will have a fighting chance of survival.