The role of personality traits in shaping economic returns amid technological change
Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and other technologies are reshaping labour markets and challenging long-held beliefs about the skills and character traits that drive success.
Balancing ocean health and economic growth: The role of sustainability metrics in the EU
The EU’s Blue Growth Strategy emphasises leadership in blue energy and progress in sectors such as aquaculture and blue biotechnology. However, challenges remain in accounting
Why the 2024 US election, and so many others, were so hard to predict
Despite claims in the past that demographic trends would lead to either the Republican or the Democratic party dominating politics, US presidential elections continue to
Weather-related losses, firms’ fixed asset management, and the role of government support
Natural disasters not only cause damage to public infrastructure and personal property but also impact businesses by destroying warehouses, facilities, manufacturing equipment, and factories. However,
International graduate students and US startup creation
Roughly 300,000 foreign-born students annually obtained visas to enrol in US graduate programmes over the last decade. This column finds that the small percentage of
The role of journal editors and gender diversity in academic disciplines
Journal editors influence scientific knowledge and research dissemination. But despite work to resolve inequalities and encourage diversity, gender gaps remain on journal editorial boards, especially
Tariffs are coming: How trade dynamics will shape aggregate demand and inflation
Donald Trump has promised a raft of new tariffs, prompting concerns about a concomitant increase in inflation. This column argues that tariffs do not necessarily
Book bans
Censorship has left a lasting imprint on languages and publishing practices around the world. This column analyses the impact of state censorship on knowledge production
Distributional consumer price indices and the measurement of inequality
Differences in consumption patterns between lower- and higher-income households suggest the potential for inflation inequality, but evidence on the scale and drivers of this disparity
Competition among firms in the labour market and the dynamics of wage inequality
The role of firms in explaining pay differentials is well documented. At the same time, there is growing evidence that market power of employers is
