Retail trade and professional services employ a large share of workers across OECD countries and provide key intermediate inputs to
The post-COVID inflation surge was global, but inflation persistence was not. This column argues that the key difference lies in
Can policymakers rely on traditional labour market indicators when unemployment, vacancies, wages, and payroll growth appear to send conflicting signals?
Global food commodity markets entered 2026 on a relatively stable footing, supported by ample grain and edible oil supplies. However,
Immigration is increasingly part of the European policy debate on ageing, labour shortages, and the sustainability of welfare systems. This
EU AI regulation should trade lower ex-ante burden for robust ex-post monitoring, judicial review and liability to curb harms without
More than 50 years ago, Nobel laureate Theodore Schultz, a pioneer of human capital theory, offered an insight into what
The growth in tax revenues underscores the strength of the UAE’s fiscal approach and its ability to sustain stable government
G7 leaders eye debt issues faced by middle-income countries. G7 leaders on Tuesday pledged to step up efforts to address
Bilateral trade shocks may reallocate demand and competition across countries, creating spillovers for firms in bystander countries. To study how
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
Faced with major security challenges, Europe is preparing to boost its defence capacity. To defend itself against Russia without the
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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