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Deny, Deflect, Deter: Countering China's Economic Coercion

In a groundbreaking study of China’s economic coercion, the CSIS Economics Program finds China’s tactics largely ineffective and proposes a counterstrategy based on the logic of deterrence by denial to advance U.S. interests with allies and partners.

Report by Matthew Reynolds and Matthew P. Goodman — March 21, 2023

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The ReCap | Next Steps in the Evolution of Development Finance

On February 9, 2023, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen visited CSIS for a keynote address hosted by the CSIS Economics Program. Secretary Yellen’s address focused primarily on evolving the multilateral development banks to address growing global challenges, followed by a panel discussion with experts.

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Operationalizing Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT)

CSIS's Aidan Arasasingham and Matthew P. Goodman suggest how Japan can operationalize its "Data Free Flow with Trust" concept for global data governance during the G7 host year.

Brief by Aidan Arasasingham and Matthew P. Goodman — April 13, 2023

Deny, Deflect, Deter: Countering China's Economic Coercion

In a groundbreaking study of China’s economic coercion, the CSIS Economics Program finds China’s tactics largely ineffective and proposes a counterstrategy based on the logic of deterrence by denial to advance U.S. interests with allies and partners.

Report by Matthew Reynolds and Matthew P. Goodman — March 21, 2023

Domestic Perspectives on IPEF’s Digital Economy Component

Based on conversations with nearly three dozen business, labor, and congressional stakeholders, this CSIS brief summarizes domestic perspectives on digital economy issues in IPEF and offers suggestions for how to enhance domestic buy-in for an IPEF digital trade agreement.

Brief by Aidan Arasasingham, Emily Benson, Matthew P. Goodman, and William Alan Reinsch — January 26, 2023

A Roadmap for World Bank Evolution

The CSIS Economics Program and E3G offer a roadmap of recommendations for how the World Bank Group can evolve as an institution to address growing global public goods challenges.

Report by Stephanie Segal, Claire Healy, and Danny Scull — December 12, 2022

Allied Smart Cities

Population growth and urbanization are reshaping global networks, driving demand for digital infrastructure. Developing a high-standard smart city model can revitalize city infrastructure, close the digital divide, and promote democratic norms in digital infrastructure.

Report by Matthew P. Goodman, Akhil Thadani, and Matthew Wayland — June 14, 2022