US federal government debt exceeded $40 trillion in August 2026, triggering concerns about fiscal credibility and sustainability. This column argues
Europe’s automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation. This column uses firm-to-firm data to map the Italian automotive supply chain,
The labour force participation of women in the US peaked in 1997 and has stagnated since. This column argues that
In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), one in five people report experiencing or knowing of sextortion — the exchange
Every year, the world adds floor space equivalent to a city the size of Paris roughly every five days. Most
Professional judgement comes from learning by doing, but AI has the potential to disrupt this learning process. This column explores
The cyber threat landscape changed dramatically in April 2026 with the emergence of frontier AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic.
Geopolitical tensions are increasingly reshaping the flow of trade, investment and capital flows. This column documents that the same process
The EU’s far-reaching response to a series of major shocks has turned it into a major borrower on international financial
Emerging market economies that are expected to perform well may attract more foreign capital, making it difficult to establish the
As the EU reintegrates international carbon credits into its climate framework, understanding the associated risks is essential. For more than
Global climate and biodiversity outcomes will largely be determined in emerging and developing economies (EMDEs). We propose a four-pillar strategy
The European Union Nature Restoration Law (NRL) entered into force in 2024. The NRL sets quantitative restoration targets aimed at
Carbon pricing has become a central tool in Europe’s strategy to mitigate climate change. This column presents new evidence on
Whether the agrifood sector can create jobs will depend on its ability to shift from growing food
Recent military conflict in the Middle East have once again reminded the world how vulnerable modern economies
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