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Business and commerce are at the heart of capitalist societies, and are becoming increasingly powerful as technologies proliferate and leaders acquire vast amounts of wealth and influence. Carnegie Council’s programs, events, and experts analyze these developments through an ethical lens.

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NOV 15, 2023 Podcast

Beijing Rules: How China Weaponized Its Economy to Confront the World, with Bethany Allen

MAR 24, 2022 Podcast

The Doorstep: How Cryptocurrencies & NFTs May Change the Global World Order, with David Yermack

NYU Stern's Professor David Yermack discusses NFTs, Ukraine, and the future of crypto with Carnegie Council Senior Fellows Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin.

MAY 6, 2022 Podcast

For Companies, Could China Be the Next Russia? with Perth Tolle

Isaac Stone Fish and finance expert Perth Tolle discuss the global economic backlash to Russia after the Ukraine invasion, China, and much more.

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The Conscience of a Liberal

APR 11, 2008 Podcast

The Conscience of a Liberal

How can we reclaim the relationship between America's government and its citizens? What will it take to achieve a new New Deal?

Life on the Mekong, Cambodia, by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tharum/135866909/" target=_blank">Tharum Bun</a> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/deed.en" target=_blank">(CC)</a>

APR 4, 2008 Article

Damming Public Opinion: The Risks of China's Economic Diplomacy in Cambodia

From Africa to Southeast Asia, China's economic diplomacy carries risks. A case in point is Cambodia, where many believe that China's projects are harming the ...

"One World One Dream" is the official <br>slogan for the 2008 Olympic Games in <br>Beijing. Photo by <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/xiaming/207664986/">Ming Xia</a> (<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/deed.en">CC</a>).

APR 4, 2008 Article

Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: One World, Many Slogans

Just as China is using the Olympic Games to improve its image, some companies are using the Games to improve their corporate responsibility profiles.

APR 1, 2008 Article

Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Moral Medals

With violence in Darfur and Tibet, competition at the Olympics this summer will be political as well as athletic.

CREDIT: <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/dragontomato/1660139542/">Andrew</a> (<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en">CC</a>).

MAR 25, 2008 Article

Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Innovations: Renewable Energy Hedges

Instead of being price takers in an unstable power market, customers can use renewable energy hedges to transform their purchases into a tool for sustainability.

Winners Without Losers: Why Americans Should Care More about Global Economic Policy

MAR 17, 2008 Podcast

Winners without Losers: Why Americans Should Care More about Global Economic Policy

Shining a spotlight on foreign trade policy as an agent for political change, Lincoln urges policymakers, the business community, and citizens to find a path ...

CREDIT: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eneas/8281241815/">Eneas De Troya</a> (<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en">CC</a>).

MAR 12, 2008 Article

Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: Waging Peace through Commerce

Prosperity has the potential to strengthen democracies and enhance security, but only in a global atmosphere of nonaggression.

Child soldier in Central African Republic, <br>where Chadian rebels operate across <br>borders. Credits: Pierre Holtz, UNICEF, <br><a href="http://hdptcar.net/">hdptcar.net</a> (<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en">CC</a>).

MAR 12, 2008 Article

Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: Oil and Turmoil

Despite oil's tortured history, it must not be summarily dismissed as a cause of turmoil in Africa.

Chain link, by <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/selva/10071233/">Eden Politte</a> (<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en">CC</a>).

MAR 11, 2008 Article

Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Innovations: The Global Links Initiative Story

The Global Links Initiative amplifies the new trend of social entrepreneurship in China through its multi-country network.

Democratic presidential debate televised <br>by CNN. Photo by <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/sea-turtle/2211794606/">sea turtle</a> (<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en">CC</a>).

MAR 3, 2008 Article

Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Let's Make a New Deal

Have the Democratic candidates pandered to voter perceptions with their calls to renegotiate NAFTA?