Stephanie Rickard
@sjrickard.bsky.social
Professor London School of Economics. Trade, subsidies, state aid, government procurement, industrial policy. Author of "Spending to Win". sjrickard.com/home
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Speaking at the WTO about industrial policy (IP), I highlighted three key points:
1. Transparency is essential.
2. Local content rules can undermine IP’s goals.
3. The WTO’s TBT agreement offers a model: permit IP for “legitimate aims” when it’s minimally trade distorting.
1. Transparency is essential.
2. Local content rules can undermine IP’s goals.
3. The WTO’s TBT agreement offers a model: permit IP for “legitimate aims” when it’s minimally trade distorting.
Reposted by Stephanie Rickard
After a detour through UK customs, it’s finally here! A fitting finale to a to a journey that began with long discussions about the cross-boarder flows of goods.
November 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
After a detour through UK customs, it’s finally here! A fitting finale to a to a journey that began with long discussions about the cross-boarder flows of goods.
As a new co-author, it's great to see the 6th edition of World Politics out in the world. I haven’t held a copy yet IRL, but at 784 pages, it’s undeniably a heavyweight—both literally and intellectually.
wwnorton.co.uk/books/978132...
wwnorton.co.uk/books/978132...
World Politics
New perspectives and tools enrich 3l’s framework
wwnorton.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
As a new co-author, it's great to see the 6th edition of World Politics out in the world. I haven’t held a copy yet IRL, but at 784 pages, it’s undeniably a heavyweight—both literally and intellectually.
wwnorton.co.uk/books/978132...
wwnorton.co.uk/books/978132...
Congratulations to Paschal who is heading to the World Bank. www.rte.ie/news/politic...
Paschal Donohoe to step down as Minister for Finance
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe is to stand down today from his role in Government, to take up a role at the World Bank.
www.rte.ie
November 18, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Congratulations to Paschal who is heading to the World Bank. www.rte.ie/news/politic...
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The market is now calling a defeat for Trump in the tariffs case based on this morning's oral argument. One can't be certain about this, but I also see at least 5 votes to uphold the Federal Circuit decision and only 2 clearly with Trump.
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The market is now calling a defeat for Trump in the tariffs case based on this morning's oral argument. One can't be certain about this, but I also see at least 5 votes to uphold the Federal Circuit decision and only 2 clearly with Trump.
Vote!
The political atmosphere in California feels more charged than I’ve ever seen it. From “No King” protests to Homeland Security's “self-deport” campaign, tensions are high. With the Prop 50 redistricting vote approaching and Obama campaigning for the Yes side, the state’s political climate is tense.
November 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Vote!
Halloween began as Samhain in Ireland, when the veil between this world and the "otherworld" thinned. In Co. Roscommon, this cave 👇 called Uaimh na gCat was said to open on Samhain allowing the spirits to walk freely among the living. 👻
📷 my own
📷 my own
October 31, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Halloween began as Samhain in Ireland, when the veil between this world and the "otherworld" thinned. In Co. Roscommon, this cave 👇 called Uaimh na gCat was said to open on Samhain allowing the spirits to walk freely among the living. 👻
📷 my own
📷 my own
TFL throwing trans-Atlantic shade? 😆
October 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
TFL throwing trans-Atlantic shade? 😆
Climate change is changing trade routes. www.eadt.co.uk/news/2557335...
Container ship arrives in Suffolk after Arctic world first
A container ship arrived at the Port of Felixstowe after making a world first journey across the Arctic from China to Europe.
www.eadt.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Climate change is changing trade routes. www.eadt.co.uk/news/2557335...
The political atmosphere in California feels more charged than I’ve ever seen it. From “No King” protests to Homeland Security's “self-deport” campaign, tensions are high. With the Prop 50 redistricting vote approaching and Obama campaigning for the Yes side, the state’s political climate is tense.
October 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The political atmosphere in California feels more charged than I’ve ever seen it. From “No King” protests to Homeland Security's “self-deport” campaign, tensions are high. With the Prop 50 redistricting vote approaching and Obama campaigning for the Yes side, the state’s political climate is tense.
EU fraud investigators raid Greek farm funds agency regarding #subsidies via POLITICO share.google/ByntkglIOZPl...
EU fraud investigators raid Greek farm funds agency
Raid intensifies pressure on Athens to come up with action plan to clean up its handling of farm subsidy payments.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
EU fraud investigators raid Greek farm funds agency regarding #subsidies via POLITICO share.google/ByntkglIOZPl...
Looking forward to this! Industrial Policy in a New Era of Global Trade | Edinburgh Law School share.google/x3OtIA0Ly42W...
Industrial Policy in a New Era of Global Trade | Edinburgh Law School
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October 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Looking forward to this! Industrial Policy in a New Era of Global Trade | Edinburgh Law School share.google/x3OtIA0Ly42W...
The new direction of travel: "securonomics"
October 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The new direction of travel: "securonomics"
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), established by US President Clinton in 2000, expired yesterday at midnight. For 32 African countries, (even more) uncertainty now looms over #tariffs, exports, and jobs.
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
Thousands of jobs at risk in Africa as US trade deal expires
A major US-Africa trade deal, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), will terminate as scheduled on Tuesday, ending duty-free access to U.S. markets for thousands of African products
abcnews.go.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), established by US President Clinton in 2000, expired yesterday at midnight. For 32 African countries, (even more) uncertainty now looms over #tariffs, exports, and jobs.
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
#TombTuesday In Roscommon Ireland, this portal tomb is known as Tinnacarra ("Stone of Fire") or Ballynanultagh Dolmen. It has strikingly tall portal stones (~2.4 metres) . Estimated to date from between 4200 BC and 2900 BC.
📸 My own
#TombTuesday #Prehistory #Ireland
📸 My own
#TombTuesday #Prehistory #Ireland
September 30, 2025 at 7:29 AM
#TombTuesday In Roscommon Ireland, this portal tomb is known as Tinnacarra ("Stone of Fire") or Ballynanultagh Dolmen. It has strikingly tall portal stones (~2.4 metres) . Estimated to date from between 4200 BC and 2900 BC.
📸 My own
#TombTuesday #Prehistory #Ireland
📸 My own
#TombTuesday #Prehistory #Ireland
If this price differential for a high-street brand skirt is due to US #tariffs, it suggests a tariff pass-through rate of 100%, controlling for the exchange rate. But of course, there could be other factors at play.
September 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
If this price differential for a high-street brand skirt is due to US #tariffs, it suggests a tariff pass-through rate of 100%, controlling for the exchange rate. But of course, there could be other factors at play.
In the UK, 1 in 4 people aged 18 to 34 own crypto! 🤯
September 26, 2025 at 10:03 AM
In the UK, 1 in 4 people aged 18 to 34 own crypto! 🤯
China opens way to WTO reform by ceding ‘developing country’ benefits - on.ft.com/3W7XutW via @FT
This is big news. Could it unlock at least some of the stalemate at try WTO? 🤞
September 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
China opens way to WTO reform by ceding ‘developing country’ benefits - on.ft.com/3W7XutW via @FT
This is big news. Could it unlock at least some of the stalemate at try WTO? 🤞
September 24, 2025 at 7:30 AM
This is big news. Could it unlock at least some of the stalemate at try WTO? 🤞
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“They did so by forming coalitions with like-minded countries… a wider range of states can effectively participate in international negotiations than traditionally assumed.”
💯x 10 👆
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It took +20 years of negotiations.
It could change the future of our oceans.
The WTO’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies comes into force today.
Why it matters and how it happened: shorturl.at/EzvJx
It could change the future of our oceans.
The WTO’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies comes into force today.
Why it matters and how it happened: shorturl.at/EzvJx
September 23, 2025 at 4:21 AM
“They did so by forming coalitions with like-minded countries… a wider range of states can effectively participate in international negotiations than traditionally assumed.”
💯x 10 👆
💯x 10 👆
You did it, WTO!
September 20, 2025 at 9:32 AM
You did it, WTO!
Which European country offers the most generous government #subsidies to buy EVs?
www.euronews.com/business/202...
www.euronews.com/business/202...
European countries with the most government subsidies for buying EVs
While all EU member states offer some form of tax benefit to boost EV sales, there is a significant difference between their direct purchase incentive schemes, with some of the most generous ones comi...
www.euronews.com
September 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Which European country offers the most generous government #subsidies to buy EVs?
www.euronews.com/business/202...
www.euronews.com/business/202...
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The WTO has named Robert Staiger as its new Chief Economist.
Here is my @trade--talks.bsky.social podcast conversation in 2023 with Bob where he shared his thoughts about the WTO.
Here is my @trade--talks.bsky.social podcast conversation in 2023 with Bob where he shared his thoughts about the WTO.
180. The WTO is in trouble. Econ 101 to the rescue?
How understanding the WTO’s past can help foster its revival – including for policy challenges like climate and China’s non-market economy.
tradetalkspodcast.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The WTO has named Robert Staiger as its new Chief Economist.
Here is my @trade--talks.bsky.social podcast conversation in 2023 with Bob where he shared his thoughts about the WTO.
Here is my @trade--talks.bsky.social podcast conversation in 2023 with Bob where he shared his thoughts about the WTO.
A taxi driver, unimpressed by my poor French, barked at me to "speak English". Then a barista demanded I continue in French after I switched into English. Linguistic purgatory. 🤣
September 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
A taxi driver, unimpressed by my poor French, barked at me to "speak English". Then a barista demanded I continue in French after I switched into English. Linguistic purgatory. 🤣
It took +20 years of negotiations.
It could change the future of our oceans.
The WTO’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies comes into force today.
Why it matters and how it happened: shorturl.at/EzvJx
It could change the future of our oceans.
The WTO’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies comes into force today.
Why it matters and how it happened: shorturl.at/EzvJx
September 15, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It took +20 years of negotiations.
It could change the future of our oceans.
The WTO’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies comes into force today.
Why it matters and how it happened: shorturl.at/EzvJx
It could change the future of our oceans.
The WTO’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies comes into force today.
Why it matters and how it happened: shorturl.at/EzvJx