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
The persistent human costs of deindustrialisation: Lessons from the collapse of the British coal industry

Industrial decline has been directly linked to a worsening of various social and economic indicators. This column examines how the impacts of deindustrialisation in the
Resolving the stakeholder governance dilemma: An integrated performance approach

The discourse on stakeholder governance has been a contentious issue in recent years. This column argues that the challenge of multiple goals in stakeholder theory

