Trashing global economic governance has become a popular sport in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Although bemoaned for its dysfunction and lack of leadership, Dan Drezner argues the global economic governance system has worked better than one might ...
Businesses are in the business of business. But some companies are considering social and environmental impact—as well as profit—in their strategic plans and products. Join Joyce Coffee, member of The Chicago Council’s Emerging Leaders Class of 2010, for a ...
With supply chains and end markets spread across the globe, companies are now more vulnerable than ever to country and geopolitical risk. Against this backdrop, Stephanie Hare argues that today’s global company can reap significant benefits by developing a ...
The economic future of the Midwest rests, in part, on US immigration policy. The twin realities of a struggling industrial base and population decline demand a rethinking of how the country and region attracts and retains human capital. For too long, Washi ...
Once considered tedious, the field of statistics is rapidly evolving into a discipline that has actually been called “sexy.” From Moneyball to Nate Silver’s political calculus, the real-world application of statistics continues to grow by leaps and bounds. ...
Local and state governments, particularly in today’s challenging economic environment, are seeking innovative ways to improve infrastructure and transform their community’s approach to social service delivery. The nexus between the public sector’s needs an ...
Peru has tripled the size of its economy in a decade and is now the fastest growing economy in South America. It has been argued that Peru’s pro-market policies and stable governance, along with its natural resources and trade with Asia, have contributed t ...
Summary by Richard C. Longworth The United States is stuck in an inadequate, slow-growth recovery and it is “almost impossible” for government spending to restore real vitality, Edward P. Lazear told the Chicago Council Tuesday evening. Lazear was chairma ...
Since China began seriously investing around the world in 2005, it has been cast by some as a stealthy imperialist with a voracious appetite for commodities, but economist Dambisa Moyo argues that China is merely securing resources to fuel economic growth ...
Why should businesses invest in nature? Because it is one of the smartest investments they can make, according to Mark Tercek. The services that nature provides—clean water, air, and protection from storms, floods, and other disasters—can help businesses r ...
