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Articles and analyses from the INET community on the key economic questions of our time.

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China’s Weapons of Trade War

Feb 25, 2017

A trade war would undoubtedly hurt both sides. But there is reason to believe that the US has more to lose. If nothing else, the Chinese seem to know precisely which weapons they have available to them. China could stop purchasing US aircraft, impose an embargo.

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Is Inequality a Political Choice?

Feb 3, 2017

Research by INET-affiliated scholars shows the US lags far behind its peers on inclusive growth, suggesting inequality is not an inevitable consequence of globalization and technology

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Three Economic Surprises to Watch for in 2017

Feb 2, 2017

Institute Governing Board member Anatole Kaletsky argues that the Trump Administration’s policies will boost inflation and spur interest-hikes as well as a stronger dollar more rapidly than many expect, but that the European Union’s economy is on the mend