Innovation is a central driver of growth. As a result, an increasing number of countries are seeking to become innovation leaders. Unfortunately, the methods that many choose are grounded in “innovation mercantilism”: a strategy that sees technology-based exports as the key to success while relying on distortive and protectionist tactics to achieve that goal. [Reposted…

The AFL-CIO is hosting a press briefing next Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in the Murray Green Room on the topic of “What the TPP Negotiators Should Be Discussing Behind Closed Doors (But Aren’t)”. Speakers will provide a hard hitting critique of what is missing from the discussions that would be required to make this an agreement that works for…

The Obama administration is negotiating a huge trade deal. The President promises CEOs he will go against his own party to push its passage. To get this done the corporations are pushing Congress to pass something called Fast Track — a process that essentially pre-approves trade agreements before Congress even reads the agreements for the…