Pope Francis Vs. Putin

Who can U.S. archconservatives now rely on to defend traditional values?

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What Really Is Competitiveness?

Nations compete — but no one ever accurately measures national competitiveness.

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U.S. Stock Ownership: Who Owns? Who Benefits?

What percentage of Americans actually owns stock?

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After Lehman: How US Debt Exploded

How much did public debt increase in US and EU due to the decision not to bail out Lehman Brothers?

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Macroeconomic Mercy and German History

Why Germany should show more generosity toward eurozone countries in crisis.

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German Elections: A Primer on Political Powersharing Since 1949

Politically speaking, Germany is a conservative country.

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Germany: Reluctant Leader and Indispensable Power

What will a reluctant leader mean for the resolution of such issues as the eurozone crisis, future military missions and data privacy?

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The U.S.-Russian Tug of War

Lessons from Serbia 1913 for Syria 2013.

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Was America Ever Exceptional?

How it hurts a nation that cannot distinguish between strength and power.

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The New Frontiers of Production

How to grow the economy of maintenance by moving toward a circular economy.

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