Financial crises and the global supply network: Evidence from multinational enterprises
Financial crises affect economic activity and may also distort global supply chains. This column estimates the network effects of crises by examining European multinational enterprises
Exorbitant privilege and the sustainability of US public debt
Despite exceeding 100% of GDP, US public debt is considered safe due to the country’s role as a safe global asset and reserve currency supplier.
Found in translation: Why some countries learn from the West, and most don’t
The transfer of technical information is key to unlocking a country’s ability to develop. This column argues that ‘technical literacy’ is needed so the economy
‘Connector’ countries in a geoeconomically fragmented world
As the global economy fragments along geopolitical lines, countries are seeking new ways to flourish, or at least insulate themselves against geopolitical shocks. Drawing from
Credibility, trust, and perception of authorities’ performance
The credibility of an institution is, almost, synonymous with how well it is trusted. This column uses survey data to examine how trust in various
Philippines Cyber Revolution Summit 2024 – Cybersecurity Innovations: Leading the Future of Protection
Manila, Philippines- 23/08/24 We TraiCon Events will be hosting Philippines’ premier cyber security event titled as “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 10th September 2024 in,
The geography and determinants of ‘new work’ in the United States
The evolution and changing content of work is a defining feature of advanced economies. Jobs that did not exist in the US before 2000, for
IMF lending and private sector investment decisions
Financial support by the IMF aims to create breathing room for countries hit by crises and provide a seal of approval that appropriate policies are
Trade effects of industrial policies: The shielding effect of preferential agreements
Industrial policy is in vogue among policymakers globally. This column examines the shielding effect that membership of a preferential trade agreement can have when a
Inequality within countries is falling
Tax data suggest that while inequality between countries has fallen dramatically, inequality within countries has risen. Household surveys point to much lower within-country inequality, but
