scholars, European politicians and representatives from the world of business. They reflect on the origins of the crisis as …

increasing turbulence in the world. As a consequence, it becomes ever more crucial to develop cities, regions, and economies with … ideas considered here represent a corporate perspective on the broad collaborations required for a more resilient world. …

overlapping bilateral alliances increases transaction costs for world trade. Secondly, a race between major trading partners to … secure important markets for their goods and services could have a damaging impact world-wide. Finally, it can be argued that … such agreements are impeding the current round of world trade talks. The WTO should thus both tighten the rules for …