Two competing norms have emerged on the treatment of women in modern society. In times of such social polarization we are rehashing once-settled issue. It’s not clear which side will win.
A year of contradictions on the treatment of women
By Teresa Kramarz / teresakramarz /
In the Media
Donald Trump and the Apprentice economy
By Jerry Haar /
Homer said “It is a wise child that knows his own father.” Well, Ivanka Trump surely did a much-needed goody for her dad by convincing him of the great importance of apprenticeships, a woefully underappreciated vehicle for supporting human capital development and boosting economic growth.
Economics, Trade & Development
El eje de la política internacional está cambiando
By Nicolás Albertoni / N_Albertoni /
Ante un Estados Unidos cada vez mas retraído de América Latina, el liderazgo de China en el plano comercial es incuestionable. Pero ¿será suficiente para penetrar la arena política? Alemania tiene un as bajo la manga que ya empezó a hacerlo jugar.
In the Media
Trump levantó la temperatura del planeta
By Teresa Kramarz / teresakramarz /
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La Casa Blanca anunció la salida del Acuerdo de París y provocó un crujido en el mapa ecológico.
Politics
Pained reflections on a Trump victory
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
If rhetoric and precedent are any indication, President-elect Donald Trump is about to do great damage, not just to U.S. national interests in the hemisphere, but globally.
Economics, Trade & Development
A populist argument for free trade: from Latin America
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
This election has become the season of beating up on free trade. While the insecurity and anger that the argument has tapped into is real, reversing free trade will only strengthen the elite. It’s up to the people to bring it back and make it work for everyone.
Politics
How a Canadian saw the U.S. party conventions
By John Parisella / JohnParisella /
As an analyst for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) I had the opportunity to watch both conventions up close. One of my takeaways: the two parties present two distinct visions of the future, with one more aligned with Canadians the other a more-than-a-little frightening to many Canadians.
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