Public investment: The orphan of politics
If constrained by EU rules, fiscal policymakers will cut or postpone public investment. This seemingly obvious point came up regularly in the policy debate around
The urban wage premium for women: Evidence across the wage distribution
The urban wage premium – the positive wage differential between more and less dense geographic areas – is rarely estimated separately for men and women.
Intended and unintended consequences of welfare cuts for refugees
Many governments have limited welfare benefits for refugee immigrants to encourage workforce participation. This column examines the effects of a large reduction in the cash
Good management practices are great for productivity… as well as profit shifting
Following the release of the Panama Papers and the Pardise Papers, there has been renewed research into profit shifting by multinational firms. This column utilises
Macroprudential policies and industrial growth: Cross-country evidence over the last 30 years
Macroprudential policies have been part of the standard toolkit for central banks since the Global Financial Crisis. This column estimates the effect of macroprudential policies
Targeted restrictions on teenage drivers: A promising approach to improving road safety
Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among teenagers in most countries. This column examines the impact of a policy in Australia banning first-year
Wage insurance for trade-displaced workers: A middle-ground alternative to rising protectionism
Wage insurance that compensates those directly negatively affected by trade can cost-effectively help workers who most need assistance and allow them to move with less
Blockchain Life 2024 in Dubai
Blockchain Life 2024 in Dubai Unveils First Speakers, Featuring Industry Leaders from Tether, Ledger, TON, Animoca Brands and More Blockchain Life 2024, one of the
Using public debt to deliver long-term investments and reforms
Political incentives often push leaders toward policies that prioritise short-term gains over long-term benefits. This column argues that the decision to raise public debt plays
Understanding the effects of the cost-of-living crisis: The role of interest rates and mortgage debt
The cost-of-living-crisis has been a major concern for households across the world. This column examines the impact of the crisis on household wealth across various
