Where in the world are we today? And tomorrow?
As far as the European market is concerned, the New Member Countries (NMC) have significant advantages over their extra-EU competitors. This argument is based on two sets of strong evidence: (1) statistics indicating the share of imports originating from inside and outside the EU, and (2) distinct benefits that NMCs enjoy but are not attainable... Continue Reading →
This is my response to Conceptualizing the Domestic Impact of Europe by Tanja A. Börzel and Thomas Risse (2003). Börzel and Risse address the fundamental question: ‘How do the member states influence the Europeanisation process, and how does the Europeanisation process influence them in return?’ The authors provide a comprehensive tool for understanding the dynamics... Continue Reading →
Special economic zones (SEZs) are widely adopted by developing countries today. Shenzhen SEZ was one of the most successful, serving as a locomotive in economic reform of China. However, many more have failed. This essay examines the positive consequences and negative consequences of SEZs. It also investigates whether SEZs are an appropriate and efficient tool... Continue Reading →
The Pragmatic Globalist 