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Blog Post

Growing the Global Internet Economy by Ensuring the Free Flow of Data Across Borders

May 23, 2013, David Dreier and Joshua Meltzer

David Dreier and Joshua Meltzer highlight the benefits and challenges of digital connectivity growth and discuss the need for balance between the free flow of data and action to address legitimate concerns about harmful use of the Internet.

  • In the News

    [Roberto Azevêdo] knows how the system works, how to get a deal done. But he has been saddled by the positions that he has had to take as Brazil’s ambassador. During the Doha round Brazil has not always been the most constructive contributor.

    April 26, 2013, Joshua Meltzer, Financial Times
  • In the News

    Once [Russia] joins the WTO, this is going to be a congressional sanction on U.S. companies. You may be unhappy with Russian behavior on other issues, but I can't see anything that continued coverage by Jackson-Vanik is achieving for us.

    May 9, 2012, Steven Pifer, National Journal
  • Interview | Marketplace, American Public Media

    The Impact of Rising Global Food Prices

    February 13, 2008, Homi Kharas

  • Interview

    The Doha Round: Now Where Are We Headed?

    December 5, 2005, Lael Brainard

  • Interview | The Kojo Nnamdi Show (WAMU)

    U.S. Steel Tariffs

    November 11, 2003, Lael Brainard, Sara Fitzgerald and Terrence Straug