This report, from Franco Bruni and Claude Lopez, proposes four steps to address the challenges of international policy coordination. The suggested steps include: monetary policy taking into account its spillovers on financial stability...

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues have become increasingly important in recent years for investors, spurring companies to be more socially responsible and open about their ESG efforts. This trend is particularly true for...

California is one of the world’s largest economies, home to 53 of the Fortune 500 companies and a leader in industries ranging from agriculture to financial services, tourism, and technology. However, strong economic performance is not...

The formal adoption of the ‘Healthy China 2030’ blueprint on October 25, 2016, marked a turning point in the evolution of China’s public health policy reforms. The significance of this national strategic plan, with 12 well-defined targets...

Adjusting for population, 7 of the 10 counties most affected by COVID-19 are in Georgia and New Jersey. Washington, D.C. – June 9, 2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage communities across the country as government leaders open up...

China is on track to surpass the United States as the world’s largest economy by the year 2030. While the government has at times adjusted the pace of its ascent, the country has nevertheless established itself as an economic power...

New report examines steps taken in recent years to attract investment while detailing challenges ahead LOS ANGELES, January 19, 2020 – Through careful planning and bold regulatory reforms, the Kingdom of Bahrain is poised to become a major...

United Arab Emirates ranks first among GCC nations in 2020 Global Opportunity Index LOS ANGELES, January 16, 2020 – As Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations ramp up efforts to attract investment and diversify their economies, member states...

Bahrain differentiates itself from its larger neighbors by highlighting its well-trained population and low cost of living and running a business. This report shows that these factors, combined with an innovative regulatory environment...

This report uses the Global Opportunity Index (GOI) and its different categories to assess the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries' improvements in 2019. More specifically, it compares the GCC countries' performances to those of a...