Oliver Braunschweig

Fellow

Oliver Braunschweig is a Fellow with CEP focusing on trade governance. He is currently writing his dissertation for a PhD in Economics on topics related to economic development, money, gift, and exchange. Furthermore, he is a member of the Board of the National Coalition Building Institute Switzerland, an organization focused on reducing stereotypes and facilitating conflict resolution. Oliver was one of the co-founders and the co-president of oikos NYC, a student organization focused on sustainability in economics and management education; and he was one of the national coordinators of Rethinking Economics Switzerland, a national student organization focused on more pluralist and realistic economic education. He holds an MPhil and MA in Economics from the New School as well as a BA in Economics and Social Sciences from the University of Basel. Having lived in the US for five years, Oliver has returned to Zurich, the place where he grew up. Mastodon

Latest Publications

To Advance Trade Policy, Strengthen the Role of Parliaments

 | 5 July 2024
Trade, Blog | Tags: Parliaments, Trade Agreements
In trade policy, parliaments generally play a lesser or even inexistent role. Strengthening their involvement can advance trade policymaking and help better align it with the public interest. This enhanced... continue reading

A Step into the Right Direction: The India-EFTA Trade Agreement

 | 1 May 2024
Trade, Blog | Tags: EFTA, Global Value Chains, India, Intellectual Property Rights, Trade Agreements
The new trade agreement between India and EFTA States includes commitments on an important yet often overlooked form of trade restrictions: local content requirements. ... continue reading

Striking a Balance on Local Content Requirements in Trade Agreements: The Case of the Energy Sector

 | 15 March 2024
Trade, Blog | Tags: Energy, Global Value Chains, Renewables
The new trade agreement between India and EFTA States includes commitments on an important yet often overlooked form of trade restrictions: local content requirements. ... continue reading