Trade
Economists find evidence for famous hypothesis of ‘comparative advantage’
June 20, 2012
Why do nations trade goods instead of producing more themselves? An old theory, that countries specialize in the products they make well, may be on the money.
Also labeled: Economics, Manufacturing
3 Questions: Andrew Lo on JP Morgan’s multibillion-dollar trading loss
May 30, 2012
MIT financial markets expert addresses the need for better risk management — and a simple way to tell if JP Morgan’s failed gamble was a trade or a hedge.
Also labeled: 3 Questions, Banking, Business, Business and management, Faculty, Finance, Global economy
Our complex food future and how to respond
March 1, 2012
Today’s global challenges will significantly affect how we grow our food. But these challenges are so complex and intertwined that response measures require collaboration and a broad, integrated lens.
When (and where) work disappears
February 24, 2012
Study: Overseas manufacturing competition hits U.S. regions hard, leaving workers unemployed for years and local economies struggling.
‘Trade is not a four-letter word’
September 29, 2011
UPS chairman and CEO Scott Davis explores free trade, the U.S. economy — and the truth behind those whiteboard ads.




