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Simon Lester

Do Prizes Constitute Subsidies?

I meant to post on this a while back, but never did (I don't see any record of it anyway). Suddenly, I find myself with a good opportunity. Last year, in response to this NY Times article, there was some talk in the blogosphere about the merits of

Two Intriguing Trade Law Jobs

For aspiring academics, a couple positions at the World Trade Institute: Assistant Professor of international economic law, with a specialization in WTO law and trade regulation Assistant Professor of international economics, with a specialization in trade and development Assistant Professor of international relations, with a specialization in in-ternational economic governance

WTO Scholars' Forum Event in London

For those in London this coming Monday: The Directors of the WTO Scholars' Forum would like to invite you to a seminar on Monday 23rd June Dr Lorand Bartels, University of Cambridge, 'The EU's Economic Partnership Agreements with African, Caribbean and Pacific States' Here'

Guest Post from Christoph Herrmann: The Lisbon Treaty

A guest post from Christoph Herrman: Lisbon Treaty's Future Uncertain On June 12, the people of Ireland in constitutionally required referendum rejected the "Lisbon Treaty" which would bring about significant changes to the Treaties forming the legal fundament of the European Union and the European Community,

McCain Adviser Calls Obama Protectionist

From a recent speech by Obama: But even as we welcome competition, we need to remember that our economic policies must be supported by strong and smart trade policies. I have said before, and will say again – I believe in free trade. It can save money for our consumers, generate

More Pressure for an OPEC WTO Case

From a press release by Sen. Frank Lautenberg Today, a coalition of eleven Senators led by Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D – NJ) called on the Bush Administration to take action in the World Trade Organization (WTO) against eight Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) by ordering United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador

Obama's New Economics Adviser

How much do a candidate's advisers matter? I'm not sure, but there has been some concern expressed on the left about a new economics guy hired by Obama: Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., underscored his affinity with Democratic centrists this week when he tapped Jason Furman, who

McCain on NAFTA and Trade Agreements

In a recent speech, John McCain was unequivocal in his support for trade agreements: Unfortunately, Senator Obama has a habit of talking down the value of our exports and trade agreements. He even proposed a unilateral re-negotiation of NAFTA -- our agreement with Canada and Mexico that accounts for 33

Fear of Foreign Beer

There is talk of Anheuser-Busch being bought: Anheuser-Busch Cos., the nation's biggest brewery, received a $46 billion buyout offer Wednesday from a Belgian brewer that might be too good to refuse. The maker of Budweiser beer disclosed late Wednesday that InBev SA, whose brands include Beck's

Brookings Event on Climate Change, Trade and Competitiveness

The conference is over, but the papers are up on the Brookings web site: http://www.brookings.edu/events/2008/0609_climate_trade.aspx Here's a brief summary: On June 9, 2008, Brookings convened more than 70 stakeholders for a conference on “Climate Change, Trade and Competitiveness.” The