Program Publications
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Ambitious but Achievable
An Economic NATO: A New Alliance for a New Global Order
Encouraging Public-Private Partnerships to Fight Financial Crime
Financial Literacy for a Skilled Future
New Solutions to Close the Skills Gap
Global Business & Economics
The Global Business and Economics Program works to build upon and strengthen the already deep economic integration between Europe and the United States as well as promote transatlantic leadership in the global economy. Bringing together top business leaders, government policy makers, and economic experts, the program explores transatlantic and global issues of importance to the US and European business community. Our aim is to identify areas for cooperation as well as convergence in policy in an effort to promote an open and mutually beneficial environment for transatlantic business and trade.Fiscal and Economic Reform in Ukraine
June 26, 2012
On June 21, the Atlantic Council’s Patriciu Eurasia Center and Global Business and Economics program, and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Ukraine Program hosted an off-the-record conversation with the Finance Minister of Ukraine
The Eurozone Crisis After the Greek Elections
June 22, 2012
The Atlantic Council's Transatlantic Relations and Global Business and Economics Programs held a public discussion on June 22 on "The Eurozone Crisis After the Greek Elections."
The Politics of Banking
Ben Carliner | June 21, 2012
Jose Manuel Barroso, the President of the European Commission, pretty much summed up the G20 summit in Mexico when he said “we have not come here to receive lessons in terms of democracy or how to handle the economy.” It’s not hard to understand his frustration.
Are the Financial Markets Really Europe's Savior?
Frederick Kempe | June 12, 2012
If the euro is saved, the much-maligned power of global financial markets will deserve much of the credit.
Financial Literacy for a Skilled Future
June 11, 2012
On June 11, the Atlantic Council and PwC hosted a roundtable discussion of teachers, administrators, state legislators, and federal officials on how best to involve the private sector in education, specifically focused on improving the financial literacy levels of young people.
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Leaders' Dialogue: A Conversation with IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde
June 08, 2012
The Atlantic Council co-hosted with Suddeutsche Zeitung a Leaders' Dialogue dinner with IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Friday, June 8.
Fred Kempe on US and European Leadership in the Global Economy
June 06, 2012
Atlantic Council President and CEO Fred Kempe recently delivered a speech to the Chamber of Commerce annual board meeting on the topic of "Rising to the Challenge: A Call for US and European Leadership of the New Global Economy."
The Euro: A Dim and Dismal Future?
June 04, 2012
On June 4, the Atlantic Council hosted a discussion on Europe’s fiscal future with Dr. Josef Ackermann, the immediate former CEO of Deutsche Bank who recently assumed the chairmanship of Zurich Insurance Group.
Why Greece Must Leave the Euro for Greece and Europe to Survive
Garrett Workman | May 16, 2012
In the aftermath of last week’s elections in Greece, in which voters resoundingly rejected further austerity, Europe is struggling to come to terms with Greek voters’ conflicting desire to stay in the Euro while also delaying necessary reforms.
A Greek Exit From the Euro Would Lead to Chaos
Alexei Monsarrat | May 16, 2012A few weeks ago there was a wild rumor that Greece's debt crisis had been dealt with. The hope was that with enough debt relief and a "managed" default, Europe had bought time for global growth to lift the Greek economy, and Greek politicians would wring the country through massive austerity.
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Roundtable on Best Practices for International Financial Regulation
On May 2, the Atlantic Council’s Global Business and Economics Program hosted an off-the-record roundtable of financial regulators, experienced attorneys, and leading academics on international financial reform with the first vice president of the European Parliament, Gianni Pittella.
Why Global Markets Require Global Rules and US-EU Cooperation
On February 15 the Atlantic Council and The Clearing House are hosting a discussion with Michel Barnier, European commissioner for the internal market and services, on the future of transatlantic financial regulatory cooperation and its impact on the financial industry and the global economic recovery.
Global Innovations for National Change in Healthcare
On February 5, the Atlantic Council and PwC will host a symposium on the future of healthcare with Novartis Chairman and Atlantic Council International Advisory Board Member Dr. Daniel Vasella.
Securities and Growth: The Case for Convergence
David Wright, secretary general of the International Organization of Securities Commissions, joined the Atlantic Council for a discussion on the future of global financial regulatory reform and its impact on the securities industry.
Tests for Government and Business from the Shifting World Economy
On November 16, the Atlantic Council’s Global Business and Economics program convened two expert panels to discuss the challenges for business and political leaders from the shifting world economy.
Europe's Unfinished Currency
On Wednesday, October 24, the Atlantic Council hosted a discussion on the future of Europe’s single currency with Dr. Thomas Mayer, Deutsche Bank’s former chief economist and current senior advisor to the bank.
Encouraging Public-Private Partnerships to Fight Financial Crime
On October 18 Thomson Reuters and the Atlantic Council released the report “Encouraging Public-Private Partnership to Fight Financial Crime,” and convened a small conference of senior experts to discuss its findings.
