Commentary

PIIE's scholars draw on their research to provide commentary and analysis in a broad array of formats outside the Institute. Op-eds, testimony, speeches, and scholarly papers for other organizations all aim for the highest standards of objectivity, rigor and transparency required by the Institute for its own publications. Their writings are not intended to reflect an official view of the Institute or the views of members of the Institute's Board of Directors, and authors must adhere to strict standards of disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest.

Op-Eds

The UK and the EU Should Prevent Mutual Assured Damage

December 2, 2019

Nothing can be taken for granted in the United Kingdom these days, but it is now very likely that 2020 will be the year when Brexit finally happens. A majority of UK citizens will probably be relieved to bring this seemingly endless agony to a close, while most European leaders will likely be glad...

Jean Pisani-Ferry (PIIE)

Book Review: Secrets and Power in Myanmar: Intelligence and the Fall of General Khin Nyunt

Tianlei Huang (PIIE)

November 5, 2019

The Great Wealth Tax Debate

Jean Pisani-Ferry (PIIE)

October 31, 2019

Rethinking Fiscal Policy in Japan

Olivier Blanchard (PIIE) and Takeshi Tashiro (PIIE)

October 7, 2019

Testimonies

The World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters are pictured in Geneva, Switzerland, July 26, 2018.

REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Can We Save the WTO Appellate Body?

December 3, 2019

Thank you for the invitation to be here today. I am an American, I am an economist, and I have been researching and writing about the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Appellate Body, and trade defense instruments for my entire professional career. As I hope my testimony makes clear, there is...

Chad P. Bown (PIIE)