The bazooka diplomacy of Trump’s tariffs
President Trump’s recent pronouncements on tariffs have received considerable attention from analysts, policymakers, and commentators. This column takes a step back and considers some of
The Times Group ET NOW Global Business Summit 2025
Date: 15th-16th February 2025 Event Description: : Heralding its journey from 2015, The Times Group’s ETNow Global Business Summit has established itself as the pinnacle
A Fork in the Road: Will Asia Prioritize Safety or Suffer Rising Fatalities?
While road fatalities in Asia and the Pacific have fallen 11% since 2010, progress remains uneven, with low- and middle-income countries lagging behind. Strengthening infrastructure,
AI Can Free Human Intelligence for Discovery and Exploration
Artificial intelligence is reshaping knowledge generation, but human intelligence remains essential for ethical oversight, innovation, and problem-solving. Integrating AI into industries, shifting away from Industrial
Commodity prices, the business cycle, and inflation: International evidence, 1851-1913
Commodity prices played a critical role in the surge and decline of inflation since 2020. This column studies the relationship between commodity prices, consumer prices,
Why central banks need to understand the impact of the green transition on the macroeconomy
Governments across the world are implementing policies to address the threat from climate change and to transition their economies to net zero. The changes will
US export controls and the restructuring of global value chains: An analysis of Japanese multinationals’ exits from China
The economic confrontation between the US and China has been transforming global trade, foreign direct investment, and global value chains, particularly in technology-intensive industries. This
Poverty during the pandemic and the role of government transfers
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted unprecedented policy interventions in the US that provided nearly $3 trillion to support struggling families. This column examines the short-term effects
Why unilateral decarbonisation can pay for itself
Anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions are rapidly warming our planet, with potentially severe economic, social, and health consequences. Conventional estimates of climate damages suggest that while
Corporate climate commitments: A profit-driven strategy, not just empty promises
Since 2016, there has been a surge of commitments for net zero emissions by large firms. This column analyses whether these corporate commitments can have
