India lures foreign investors back with big ticket block trades

The block trades were well bought by overseas investors, according to bankers. They marked the highest monthly total in almost a year and a huge

Global economy’s ‘sugar rush’ defies trade drama – for now

Investment banks and institutions generally expect the United States to avoid a recession this year and the global economy to keep growing For all the

Missing tariffs: How flawed data turn trade policy analysis into a Herculean task

When the Trump administration pledged to impose “reciprocal tariffs” on countries with “unfair” trade practices, trade economists scrambled to determine what such tariffs might look

Fiscal stagnation

Public debt-to-GDP ratios have climbed to historic highs in most advanced economies. This column studies the connection between productivity growth, fiscal policy, and public debt.

Fully remote work expands recruitment and boosts productivity

The Covid-19 pandemic sparked a large and lasting shift to remote work. This column draws on detailed administrative data from a major call centre in

The global impact of AI: Mind the gap

Artificial intelligence is widely seen as a transformative force for productivity and innovation. Yet, its macroeconomic implications remain uncertain, especially from a global perspective. This

Tariffs across the supply chain

Tariffs disrupt trade flows and influence prices, but their broader impact depends on how they are structured and the type of goods targeted. This column

AI in public employment services: Unlocking potential, avoiding pitfalls

Public employment services are rapidly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a range of sophisticated digital tools. According to a recent survey, half of the

Bridging the gap: revenue mobilization in South Asia

South Asia is grappling with significant fiscal challenges that affect its governments’ ability to provide essential public services. Although its tax rates are often higher

A window of opportunity: Trade as catalyst for India’s development

Vikhsit Bharat : This is the ambitious goal India has set itself of becoming a high-income country by 2047. But reaching this goal will require India