Commentary

PIIE's scholars draw on their research to provide commentary and analysis in a broad array of formats outside the Institute. Op-eds, testimony, speeches, and scholarly papers for other organizations all aim for the highest standards of objectivity, rigor and transparency required by the Institute for its own publications. Their writings are not intended to reflect an official view of the Institute or the views of members of the Institute's Board of Directors, and authors must adhere to strict standards of disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest.

Op-Eds

Trump Is Right: 'Border Adjustment' Tax Is Complicated

January 18, 2017

Donald Trump recently called the so-called border adjustment in the House Republican tax reform plan “too complicated.” He’s got that right: The proposal to incorporate border tax adjustments into business taxes has created infighting among some usually tight industry associations. Economists are...

Caroline Freund (PIIE)

Can Trump Fulfill the Tax-Reform Promise?

Gary Clyde Hufbauer (PIIE)

January 5, 2017

Why a "Soft Brexit" Is in the Interest of Both London and Brussels

Simeon Djankov (PIIE)

January 4, 2017

Markets Are Ignoring the Risk of a Devastating Trade War under Trump

Pedro Nicolaci da Costa (PIIE)

January 3, 2017

Testimonies

Unconventional Monetary Policy

December 7, 2016

A. Main Points The Federal Reserve System has been tasked by Congress with maintaining full employment while keeping inflation low. 1 All well-functioning industrial democracies have a central bank with a similar mandate. During normal times, central banks respond to shocks and attempt to smooth...

Simon Johnson (PIIE)