The secret to infrastructure success? Strong PPP frameworks
What could developing countries do with an extra $500 million per year for infrastructure? That kind of money could finance around 83 kilometers of bus rapid
Sharing news left and right
Prior to the 2020 US presidential election, Twitter modified its user interface for sharing social media posts, hoping to slow the spread of misinformation. Using
International trade and macroeconomic dynamics with sanctions
Economic sanctions on trade and financial activities are increasingly being used around the world. This column develops a model of international trade and macroeconomic dynamics
State-dependent exchange rate pass-through
Significant post-pandemic fluctuations in exchange rates and an unusual degree of economic uncertainty have raised the question of how exchange rate movements affect domestic prices
Measuring economic losses caused by climate change
Extreme weather events are bringing devastating consequences for an increasing number of people and countries, so quantifying their economic impact is highly relevant. The effect
Revisiting the signalling channel of quantitative easing
In the next economic downturn, central banks will have to decide whether to restart quantitative easing policies. This column assesses whether central banks may resort
Victor Norman, in memory
Victor D. Norman, who passed away in September 2024, was a leading figure in international economics. This column outlines the contributions he made to the
Banks’ climate commitments and the green transition
Many financial institutions have pledged to minimise their exposure to climate transition risks. But moving assets away from sectors with high emissions is sometimes at
How machine learning is aiding the fight against mafia infiltration in Italy
In Italy, criminal organisations infiltrate municipal bodies to control public resources and manipulate elections. Detecting this infiltration, however, is difficult. This column proposes a machine-learning
Addressing the lingering effects of colonial influence on educational institutions
Education is recognised as a crucial factor in breaking the cycle of poverty. This column examines how historical exposure to colonial public primary schools in
