The CEPII is France’s leading institute for research on the international economics. Its work, in international macroeconomics, trade, foreign direct investment or in the analysis of emerging and transition economies, stresses global interdependencies and their consequences for France and Europe. Partnerships with other French and foreign research institutes, along with major international organizations-especially within the EU-help ensure the center’s international exposure and contribute to the active involvement of French research in international debates on economic policy. CEPII provides its expertise to public and private decision-makers as well as to social partners. It has regular contacts with major French and European government organizations responsible for economic policy, with other public institutions (parliamentary assemblies, the Banque de France, etc.), and with companies.