Female representation and talent allocation in entrepreneurship
Women are significantly underrepresented in entrepreneurship in all OECD countries, with implications not only for gender equality but also for aggregate productivity. This column uses
Place prosperity versus people prosperity: Migration and the intergenerational transmission of knowledge
The trajectory of an economy’s development can often be better understood through the historical experiences of its populace. This column investigates the long-term impacts of
Who supplies and demands safe assets – and why it matters
Safe assets are the building blocks of modern financial markets. This column examines the sectoral dynamics of safe assets across advanced economies since the 1980s.
Before banks: Historical lessons for rethinking credit
The global financial crisis of 2008 has led economists, historians, and policymakers alike to re-examine the foundations of our financial infrastructure. This column revisits the
Housing and inequality: A critical link in economic disparities
Global housing markets have come under scrutiny for a number of concerns, including affordability, homelessness, and the contribution of housing to growing inequality. This column
Tracking pay: Lessons from the ‘video’ revolution
In many of the world’s most advanced economies, hyper-globalisation and technological shocks such as AI have made many people’s lives seem less secure. But the
The local effects of artificial intelligence labour investments: Evidence from the municipal bond market
The long-term effects of artificial intelligence are still unknown, as productivity benefits may be compromised by unintended costs. This column assesses the local effects of
US plans to develop AI projects on Energy Department lands
The administration of President Donald Trump said on Thursday it has identified 16 potential sites on U.S. Department of Energy lands where data centers and power plants
Africa: Bank recapitalisation, Alawuba urges FG, CBN to incentivise banks for long-term lending
He further suggested that improved collaboration between the government and the central bank could lead to an upgrade in Nigeria’s credit rating The Managing Director/CEO
ADNOC listed companies to distribute over $6.7bln in total annual dividends
Shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the dividend proposals brought forth by each companies’ Boards of Directors ADNOC Group’s publicly traded portfolio companies collectively endorsed over
