James M. Roberts is the research fellow in freedom and growth at The Heritage Foundation's Center for International Trade and Economics. Roberts' primary responsibility is to produce the Index of Economic Freedom, an influential annual analysis of the economic climate of countries throughout the world.
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The countries of Latin America so far have escaped the worst public health consequences of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Economic damage, however, is already substantial,… Read More
EconomyCommentary
A new tax law approved last month by the political party of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador—which holds absolute control of the Mexican Congress—gives… Read More
InternationalCommentary
President Donald Trump successfully navigated the minefields laid for him at last weekend’s G-7 summit in France. It wasn’t easy, but in the process he pushed… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Although much of the focus at this weekend’s G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, will be on the U.S-China impasse on trade and other issues, more… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Haiti is trapped in yet another cycle of violence. In recent months, ongoing street demonstrations protesting government corruption have resulted in a chaotic flurry of… Read More
InternationalCommentary
South America’s attempt at a leftist version of the European Union is on life support. The regional grouping, called the Union of South American Nations,… Read More
EconomyCommentary
During debate over the BUILD Act (Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act)—a bill that would rename and double the size of the Overseas… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Have you ever watched that inspiring speech at the 1984 Republican National Convention by Jeanne Kirkpatrick, the great conservative scholar and ambassador to the United… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The current crisis in Venezuela is having little impact on global markets. In fact, going forward, there is really little downside economic risk. A huge… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Jair Bolsonaro’s blowout election victory Sunday in Brazil is a hugely positive development and represents a watershed moment not only for Brazil, but also for… Read More
