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Los líderes Zelensky, Putin y Trump en la mesa de reunión diplomática de Ginebra.
Globalization

Ukraine War Developments: What’s Happening?

The super-vertex in Washington between Trump, Zelensky and European leaders showed a united Euro-Atlantic front on Ukraine, highlighting a possible meeting between Zelensky and Putin. A trilateral meeting was agreed despite divergences and uncertainties, and security guarantees for Ukraine were discussed, including possible US air support. Trump praised the leaders present, but thorny issues were avoided. The expectation of peace remains difficult to achieve.

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August 19, 2025
Los gráficos de barras comparan la opinión pública con los resultados de la legislación tributaria.
Globalization

When Tax Laws Challenge Public Opinion: Insights from OBBBA

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) of 2025, passed with public opposition, generated fiscal imbalances and cut key programs. The discrepancy between fiscal standards and what is seen by citizens was due to the fact that the majority of funding comes from wealthy citizens. However, other projects such as Connecticut’s Citizens’ Election Program, with public financing for campaigns, demonstrate the possibility of aligning legislation with public opinion.

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August 19, 2025
Aeropuertos modernizados con un mayor número de aerolíneas y tarifas más bajas.
Globalization

Promoting airport privatization in the U.S.

Robert Poole proposes privatizing airports in the U.S. with two tax changes: eliminating tax-exempt bonds prior to a change in control and allowing private tax-exempt bonds in leased airports. Privatization has proven to increase airlines, reduce fees, improve productivity and passenger satisfaction. The 2018 Airport Investment Partnership Program Act eases regulation and encourages long-term leases with partnerships.

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August 18, 2025
Fábricas ociosas y existencias de inventario excedentes en medio de disputas comerciales.
Globalization

How Innovation Competition is Fueling Global Overcapacity

The competition for innovation exacerbates the global overcapacity in manufacturing, with China leading the market and creating imbalances. The excess of cheap goods generates trade tensions, especially between China and the US. This affects advanced economies such as the US and the EU, and industrial policies can exacerbate the problem with excessive subsidies.

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August 18, 2025