International Economics

An interconnected world is a complex world. Our world-class scholars clarify it with expert analysis of global trade, finance, business, labor and more.

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November 27, 2024

Bridging the Rural-Urban Divide in Healthcare

Policymakers should consider economies of scale when addressing the rural-urban healthcare gap, Poole scholars say.

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November 27, 2024

Why Tradable Services Cluster in City Centers

Infrastructure and the agglomeration effect draw firms in tradable services to city centers, Poole scholars shared.

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October 31, 2024

The Challenges of Unwinding a Trade War

The next president will have a limited ability to roll back the current trade war. Poole College economist Andrew Greenland explains why.

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October 29, 2024

Separating Immigration Rhetoric from Reality

Immigration is at the center of this year’s presidential election. A Poole College economist analyzes the issue.

September 09, 2024

The Benefits of Doing Business Across Borders

Workers in internationally active firms earn more money and build in-demand skills, according to Poole College research.

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June 07, 2024

How To Craft an Optimal Unilateral Carbon Policy

Greenhouse gas emissions have global impacts, but solutions vary from country to country. A recent seminar explored the optimal policy for a fragmented world.

May 22, 2024

How Exports and Imports Define Business Models

A firm’s approach to international trade is a key indicator of its inner workings.

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May 21, 2024

Taking the Long View of U.S.-China Trade

Today’s tensions have roots in decades-old events, according to new research shared by Poole College scholars.

April 09, 2024

The (Real) Weight of Words

Poole College’s Daisoon Kim and Luca David Opromolla share new trade policy research presented at the Devils and Wolves International Economics Seminar Series.

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March 04, 2024

The Perils of Breaking Up in an Interdependent World

Poole College’s Andrew Greenland and Luca David Opromolla share research presented at the Devils and Wolves International Economics Seminar Series.

March 04, 2024

Why Some U.S. Downtowns Are Stuck in a Moment (They Can’t Get Out Of)

Poole College’s Andrew Greenland and Luca David Opromolla share new research presented at the Devils and Wolves International Economics Seminar Series.

February 26, 2024

Economic Sanctions: Lessons From the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Poole College’s Daisoon Kim sheds light on the impacts — and intricate dynamics — associated with recent economic sanctions on Russia.