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
Greenflation: The role of policy instruments and regional and sectoral heterogeneity
While the urgency for strict policy actions against climate change is widely recognised, the inflationary effects of the green transition are unclear. This column analyses
Building state capacity in fragile states: Evidence from Afghanistan
The Mobile Salary Payment reform in Afghanistan was an ambitious effort to build administrative capacity in one of the world’s most fragile states. This column
Ten years after the Swiss franc shock: Lessons on prices, expenditure switching, and inequality
The 2015 Swiss franc appreciation provided researchers with a unique empirical setting for understanding how large exchange rate movements shape economic outcomes. This column discusses
A European climate bond
Europe faces a large climate investment gap. This column proposes filling this gap through the joint issuance of European climate bonds. These bonds would be
Lumpy investment matters for the (heterogeneous) transmission of monetary policy
The investment decisions of firms is a key channel for the transmission of monetary policy. Yet, most firms invest infrequently and when they do, they
