“People are reasonable to think that there is competition with immigrants," I told Mitchell Hartman of NPR Marketplace. But “jobs ultimately come from economic growth, and new people joining the American economy are a cornerstone of economic growth.” marketplace.org/2024/09/05/is-…

Start your week with a #webinar! On Monday, 9 Sep at 9 AM, Nicolas Veron (Peterson Institute) discusses with Emmanuelle Assouan (Banque de France) and our #finance expert Sebastian Mack whether #EU regulations unduly penalize #securitization. Learn more and register👉 piie.com/events/2024/do…

Check out our resource on immigration, comparing border, asylum, legal immigration, & other policies by Presidents Trump & Biden & their administrations: piie.com/blogs/realtime…

"Supply chain security isn't just about having access to resources, it's about diversifying where they come from." — yours truly on the Philippines as a key alternative for nickel supply. Read more: spglobal.com/marketintellig… #Nickel #SupplyChains #Philippines #Minerals

Policy changes to the hukou system, land rules, & tax & spending practices, plus affordable housing, retraining, & employment assistance could aid urbanization in China. But success depends on jobs in smaller cities & gaining support of local governments. piie.com/blogs/realtime…

“People are reasonable to think that there is competition with immigrants," Michael Clemens says. But “jobs ultimately come from economic growth, & new people joining the American economy are a cornerstone of economic growth.” marketplace.org/2024/09/05/is-…

The US has decreased its dependence on China for all types of imported manufactured goods since 2018. The EU & China, however, have maintained or increased their reliance on each other for almost all types of imported goods. #PIIECharts Read more: piie.com/blogs/realtime…

The private sector has been losing ground while the state has been gaining greater shares among China's top ranked corporations in recent years. #PIIECharts Learn more: piie.com/research/piie-…

.Adam Posen says faith in China’s policymaking was shattered by the pandemic lockdowns, & by abrupt regulatory crackdowns on some of China’s most celebrated companies. In both cases, officials cast private prosperity aside in pursuit of other goals. economist.com/finance-and-ec…

SEPTEMBER 10: Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chair, joins us for a speech & remarks. Register to watch live: …rinternationaleconomics.formtitan.com/ftproject/Even…

For the constitutional originalists & for the justices who give deference to executive branch agencies alike, there is no scope for determining that Trump can impose blanket tariffs, writes Alan Wm. Wolff. piie.com/blogs/realtime…

The additional 8.7 million immigrants to the US cited in U.S. CBO's recent report, Michael Clemens says, will boost consumer spending, domestic production &net savings in the economy. They’ll start new businesses, likely at rates higher than native-born Americans. marketplace.org/2024/09/05/is-…

LISTEN: A very large share of the fiscal revenue caused by an immigrant being in the country & working in the country is being completely ignored, Michael Clemens says. economist.com/podcasts/2024/…

The CCP's plans are good start, but likely insufficient, to address issues holding back migration to cities. Leaders need a better strategy to revive economic activity & create well-paying jobs in the smaller urban areas where they want population growth. piie.com/blogs/realtime…

Privately-owned firms' share of market capitalization among China's 100 largest listed firns shrank from a peak of ~55% in mid-2021 to just 33% at the end of June this year. At the same time, the share of state-owned enterprises rose from less than 1/3 to ~54%. #PIIECharts

SEPTEMBER 9: Emmanuelle Assouan of Banque de France & Sebastian Mack of Jacques Delors Centre join Nicolas Veron on #PIIEFinancialStatements to discuss securitization & financial regulations in the EU. Register: …rinternationaleconomics.formtitan.com/ftproject/even…

.Michael Clemens joined The Economist to discuss immigration, its effects on jobs & wages, & more. Listen: economist.com/podcasts/2024/…

Policy changes to the hukou system, land rules, & tax & spending practices, plus affordable housing, retraining, & employment assistance could aid urbanization in China. But success depends on jobs in smaller cities & gaining support of local governments. piie.com/blogs/realtime…

In a geopoliticized world, how can the WTO and trade stay relevant and continue creating opportunities? We're joining the @WTO at the #WTOPublicForum to explore! Learn more: wto.org/english/forums…

On September 11, #PIIETradeWinds is live from the #WTOPublicForum! Cecilia Malmström discusses with Jennifer Hillman & Dmitry Grozoubinski why politicians lie about trade & what can be done about it. Register to watch online: …rinternationaleconomics.formtitan.com/ftproject/even…