The broken link in structural transformation: Jobless development
Persistent differences in per capita incomes are usually attributed to productivity differentials. But countries also converge to widely different employment-to-population ratios. This column shows that
Changes to firms’ service delivery post-Brexit
Services can be supplied through cross-border trade, consumption abroad, commercial presence, and the presence of a natural person. The choice of delivery mode and the
WOW Summit is to Announce Details: Agenda and Speakers are Here to Thrill
The event organizers shared some topics to discuss at the WOW Summit — and they are truly impressive. The WOW Summit is a global gathering
US entity list restrictions slow the innovation of Chinese firms and their US collaborators
Recent tensions between the US and China have raised the spectre of technological decoupling. This column explores the impact of US Entity List restrictions on
Double pricing of greenhouse gas emissions in shipping: Competitiveness, climate, and what to do about it
International shipping faces significant challenges as emissions trading schemes expand, potentially leading to overlapping greenhouse gas pricing mechanisms. Concerns are rising among shipping companies that
The impact of trade on anti-globalisation voting: Evidence from France
Anti-globalisation sentiment has risen significantly in recent decades. Focusing on French voting patterns since 1981, this column analyses the relationship between anti-globalisation votes and local
Industrial policy: Lessons from shipbuilding
Industrial policy has been used by many countries throughout history. Yet, it remains one of the most contentious issues among policymakers and economists. This column
Seeing and hearing is believing: The role of audiovisual communication in shaping inflation expectations
Central banks’ communication strategies are critical in shaping public inflation expectations, especially as inflation remains a pressing global concern. This column provides evidence from a
Non-compete agreements, tacit knowledge, and market imperfections
Removing regulatory barriers to worker mobility such as non-compete agreements can influence worker-level outcomes. This column exploits the changes in the enforceability of non-competes to
Politicians on corporate boards and the cost of public procurement
No country is safe from the risks posed by connections between politicians and private companies; scandals involving conflicts of interest plague governments around the world.
