Business investment in the era of digital transformation
The weak performance of business investment across the OECD since the Global Financial Crisis holds back potential growth. However, it masks a strong investment dynamic
Dollarisation waves: Insights from the BIS international bond database
The US dollar has dominated the international monetary system since the end of Bretton Woods. This column examines the role of the US dollar in
Ten Charts that Explain the Global Waste Crisis
Solid waste is one of the most visible by-products of human prosperity—and one of the most underestimated threats to our shared future. Without action, rising
Investing for tomorrow: long-term investment, economic scale and the green transition
Climate mitigation investment increases with long horizons, economic scale and investor diversity, underscoring long-term capital and climate clubs. We seek to explain positive correlations between
What the war in Iran means for China
China is relatively inured to the Iran conflict, but less external demand could hit its exports and its international partnerships may be undermined. The disruption
Our underappreciated international reserve system
The composition of international reserves is in a constant state of flux. This column identifies some surprising recent trends, including the continued diversification away from
CBDC neutrality, bank liquidity, and the hybrid nature of bank deposits
There are concerns that the widespread adoption of central bank digital currencies could drain bank deposits and weaken banks’ ability to lend, but it has
Beyond cost-cutting: How foundational process innovations drive sustained growth
Innovation is widely viewed as the engine of economic growth, but we know surprisingly little about how different types of innovation shape firm growth and
Tall buildings lead to more compact and productive cities
Land-use regulations, including height limits, affect housing affordability and urban productivity. This column analyses over 11,000 urban agglomerations and 300,000 tall buildings to explore the
Too fast to adjust: Adoption speed and the permanent cost of AI transitions
Most debate about AI and jobs still starts with the automation frontier: how many tasks machines can eventually perform. This column argues that is the
