ECIPE
Encyclopedia
The European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE) is an independent and non-profit policy research think tank
dedicated to trade policy and other international economic policy issues of importance to Europe. It is based in Brussels and was founded in 2006 by economists Fredrik Erixon
and Razeen Sally
, who in a very short period of time, has established ECIPE as one of the most influential think tanks on trade and economic policy in (and outside) Europe.
(WTO), EU-Asia commercial relations, trade in health care, trade and development, and several other topical themes with a political economy flavour.
ECIPE has a considerable volume of publications in various series of working papers, policy briefs and books. The think-tank organises conferences and seminars in Brussels and European capitals. It is a network-based organization with 10-15 affiliated scholars, many of them active advisors to various governments and international organisations. It also publishes a blog, Trade Matters.
Think tank
A think tank is an organization that conducts research and engages in advocacy in areas such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, and technology issues. Most think tanks are non-profit organizations, which some countries such as the United States and Canada provide with tax...
dedicated to trade policy and other international economic policy issues of importance to Europe. It is based in Brussels and was founded in 2006 by economists Fredrik Erixon
Fredrik Erixon
Fredrik Erixon is a Swedish economist and writer.Erixon was educated at the University of Oxford, London School of Economics and Uppsala University.He is married with two children.-External links:* *...
and Razeen Sally
Razeen Sally
Razeen Sally is Director of ECIPE, which he co-founded in 2006. He was on the faculty of the London School of Economics for eighteen years, where he also received his PhD. He has held adjunct teaching, research and advisory positions at universities and think tanks in the USA, Europe, Africa and Asia...
, who in a very short period of time, has established ECIPE as one of the most influential think tanks on trade and economic policy in (and outside) Europe.
Work
The Centre is particularly noted for bridging the gap between politics, economics and law through its research. Its research programme features special research projects on the World Trade OrganizationWorld Trade Organization
The World Trade Organization is an organization that intends to supervise and liberalize international trade. The organization officially commenced on January 1, 1995 under the Marrakech Agreement, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade , which commenced in 1948...
(WTO), EU-Asia commercial relations, trade in health care, trade and development, and several other topical themes with a political economy flavour.
ECIPE has a considerable volume of publications in various series of working papers, policy briefs and books. The think-tank organises conferences and seminars in Brussels and European capitals. It is a network-based organization with 10-15 affiliated scholars, many of them active advisors to various governments and international organisations. It also publishes a blog, Trade Matters.