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

Why the US Needs Allies in a Trade War Against China

December 11, 2018

On December 1, in Buenos Aires, President Trump started the 90-day clock to negotiate a trade deal with China. He claims he wants to tackle the big systemic concerns involving theft of American intellectual property, the forced transfer of technology from American firms, and the state-driven nature...

Chad P. Bown (PIIE)

The 5 Surprising Things about the New USMCA Trade Agreement

Chad P. Bown (PIIE)

October 9, 2018

China Doesn’t Yet Have a Grip on P2P Lending Risks

Martin Chorzempa (PIIE)

October 3, 2018

The Upward March of Oil Prices Shows Few Signs of Stopping

Gary Clyde Hufbauer (PIIE)

September 28, 2018

Testimonies

Antitrust in a Changing Economy and Changing Economics

September 13, 2018

Thank you so much. Chairman Simons' remarks were perfect in three respects. One is you want somebody to be open-minded coming to this question of how antitrust is evolving because thinking in this area really is evolving very rapidly. Second, he provided a really excellent capsule history of...

Jason Furman (PIIE)