As a result of the 2008 global financial crisis and the Great Recession, states are confronting fierce fiscal challenges and the job market is weak. In addition, the U.S. economy is not recovering as it has in past economic downturns. The possibility of a double-dip recession is becoming more of...

“The ability of multi-national enterprises to promote sustainable development is greatly enhanced when trade and investment are conducted within the context of open, competitive and appropriately regulated markets."In consolidating on the objectives of its predecessor, this paper aims to...