Scholl Chair in International Business

The Scholl Chair examines critical issues in international trade, governance, competitiveness, and development to find solutions for the challenges of a changing world economy

The Scholl Chair examines critical issues in the global political economy including international trade, governance, competitiveness, development and meeting the challenges of a changing world economy.

Established in 1981, the Scholl Chair examines the relationship of international trade and investment to economic growth, innovation, and development. In a time of accelerating global integration and financial instability, America’s role on the world stage is influenced by its ability to effectively integrate trade and international economic objectives into its broader foreign policy.

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Every week, Bill Reinsch writes short commentaries on recent trade policy developments. Read his columns here.

William Alan Reinsch

William Alan Reinsch

William Alan Reinsch

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Friendshoring the Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain

This latest CSIS report outlines the technical details behind the processing and refining stages of the lithium-ion battery supply chain, and how U.S. government policies are impacting friendshoring efforts in the sector.  

Report by William Alan Reinsch, Meredith Broadbent, Thibault Denamiel, and Elias Shammas — April 1, 2024

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Recent Analysis

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TTC and a New Thought

In this latest weekly column, the Scholl Chair examines the outcomes of the recently held sixth Trade and Technology Council ministerial meeting.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — April 15, 2024

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Podcast

The Trade Guys

The Trade Guys

Trade experts Scott Miller and Bill Reinsch break down the buzz around trade, how it affects policy, and how it impacts your day-to-day. The Trade Guys is hosted every week by H. Andrew Schwartz at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, D.C.

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Scholl Chair Events

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The Scholl Chair hosts a variety of events addressing trade, supply chains, and more. View both our upcoming events and on-demand events.

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Opportunities in Strengthening Trade Assistance

While free trade agreements and other intermediary trade agreements allow emerging nations increased access to markets, many low- and middle-income countries lack the capacity required to meet global standards.

Report by Daniel F. Runde, Scott Miller, and Charles Rice and Christina M. Perkins — February 24, 2015

Investor-State Dispute Settlement

Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) is a provision in Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) and other international investment agreements that allows investors to enter arbitration with states over treaty breaches.

Report by Scott Miller and Gregory N. Hicks — January 21, 2015

A New Development Agenda

The link between economic development and state security has been well documented. As policymakers consider that link, the model for international development in the twenty-first century must include both governments and the private sector.

Report by Scott Miller, Daniel F. Runde, and Conor M. Savoy and Clare Richardson-Barlow — February 25, 2014