The heat is on: Heat stress, productivity, and adaptation among firms
Frequent and intense heat episodes can strain workers’ cognitive and physical abilities, drive up absenteeism, and disrupt vital infrastructure. Drawing on data from over 2.7
Causal claims in economics
Over the past few decades, economics has undergone a ‘credibility revolution’, emphasising techniques to establish causal relationships. This column analyses over 44,000 working papers over
US military strength secures financial dominance
The US stands unrivalled as both a military and financial superpower. This column uses a game-theoretic model to show how the global dominance of the
A new way to price carbon: Understanding the social cost of carbon
The social cost of carbon is the estimated present discounted value of economic damages from emitting one ton of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere today.
Artificial intelligence, anticorruption, climate change, and procurement are top engagement topics in Institutions
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A water flow into a brighter future!
When we walked through their yard, Alynur, 12, and Aryyet, 10, welcomed us with a contagious enthusiasm, one that quickly spread some joyful smiles into
The World Bank Group @COP29: Key outcomes and the road ahead
Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku hosted the annual global climate Conference of the Parties (COP) from November 11–23 2024. Over 60,000 delegates were registered from nearly 200
Reflecting on 2024: A year of progress for water security
As we wrap up 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the milestones we’ve achieved, and the transformative steps taken by the Global Department for
In 2024, remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries are expected to reach $685 billion, larger than FDI and ODA combined
In observance of the International Migrants Day, December 18 Officially recorded remittances to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are expected to reach $685 billion in
How can developing countries power up public investment?
Unlocking the power of public investment is a crucial policy lever for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The latest Global Economic Prospects report finds that certain policy
