Check out our latest insights on democracy and capitalism from the Rebalance Observatory team.
May 25, 2023
To counter increasing polarization, populism, inequality and authoritarianism, a new civil society approach to “political innovation” is supporting citizen-led innovations to revitalize democracy.
May 9, 2023
Democratic erosion in Turkey has led to economic decline. Ahead of the May 14 election, Turkish business leaders have an opportunity to speak out to uphold democratic values.
May 4, 2023
Many companies will resist new EU regulations making them legally accountable for their environmental and human rights impacts overseas, but others may actually welcome them.
April 13, 2023
The EU wants to fix the loopholes in its emissions trading system with a new carbon border adjustment border mechanism. It needs companies to comply with rather than sidestep new rules.
January 25, 2023
Multi-stakeholder initiatives have failed to live up to their promise in providing effective regulation of global business. We need a new approach based on democracy and deliberation.
January 24, 2023
Lisa Pramann, Johanna Mair
The number of social enterprises is growing but policy makers lack suitable data about how they operate and what influences their success. That needs to change.
December 9, 2022
The most successful developing country multinationals are also the most likely to violate human rights. More stringent law and host country pressure can be effective in reducing wrongdoing.
December 9, 2022
Developing country firms provide general support for international values but in practice will downplay environmental and human rights issues that clash with the demands of their home countries.
