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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Uptake, Use, and Inclusion Gains from Fast Payment Systems: Early Comparative Data

This latest CSIS Scholl Chair white paper explores various types of data to start shedding light on the impact of FPSs on digital payments use, access to finance, and participation in cross-border trade among consumers and small and medium-sized enterprises.

Report by Kati Suominen — April 18, 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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Assessing the Potential of a US-UK FTA

Scott and Bill host special guest Meredith Broadbent to discuss UK-US bilateral trade. They also talk about the recent WTO 232 decision and the U.S.-Africa Leadership Summit. 

Podcast Episode by Emily Benson, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — December 15, 2022

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The Trade Guys

Rain or Shine – Commenting Away

This week, the Trade Guys discuss Africa trade, WTO reform, and electric vehicles.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — August 11, 2022

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The Trade Guys

A Yes, And Strategy for Trade with Africa

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Jack Caporal (filling in for Andrew Schwartz) welcome Judd Devermont, the director of the Africa Program at CSIS, to discuss the future of U.S.-Africa trade relations. 

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller and William Alan Reinsch — August 13, 2019

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