Notes on a Visit to Korea
I’ve been lucky enough to visit South Korea twice over the past year, and unlucky […]
Greenhouse Gases and Open Registries
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) doesn’t normally make headlines, but its new strategy to reduce […]
Sustainability and Trade
The cost of mitigating climate change is hard to put a finger on. That’s one […]
The FTC Seeks to Shelter Mom & Pop, Again
In 1909, the Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake Company offered a “Square Deal.” Hoping to get […]
Nearshoring Is Hard to See
Last week I was in Mexico City to speak at the Logistics World Summit, an […]
The Bizarre Assault on ESG
I confess to bewilderment at some U.S. conservatives’ assault on the use of environmental, social, […]
Should Ports Get Smart?
Ports are trying to become smarter. At least, that’s what I took away from a […]
Taking Taxpayers for a Ride
Even if you don’t ride the subway, a startling new report on the cost of […]
The Value of Value Chains
Usually, the action at the American Economics Association’s annual meeting revolves around weighty pronouncements by […]
Carbon Border Adjustments and Trade
The European Union is on the way to taxing many imports based on their greenhouse-gas […]