How firms adjust to decentralisation
Over the last several decades, many countries have devolved power to local governments. This column exploits the government decentralisation in Indonesia that took place after
Elon Musk has announced that Tesla shareholders are voting in favor of his $56 billion pay package.
Tesla shareholders have indeed shown their support for Elon Musk’s proposed $56 billion pay package and the relocation of the company’s legal home to Texas.
Crisis breeds innovation: How the 2022 energy crisis accelerated green technology adoption
Achieving global net zero emissions requires rapid deployment of low-carbon technologies. Using online job postings from 35 countries, this column measures the diffusion of low-carbon
Heatwaves ripple into the financial system
A recent report from the International Panel on Climate Change reveals a consistent rise in extreme heat days, affecting agriculture and beyond. Economic repercussions include
Growing adoption rates of ICT have counterbalanced the productivity slowdown in advanced economies
A slowdown in technological progress has been cited as the driving force behind the stagnating productivity growth witnessed in advanced economies. This column examines data
Nokia CEO makes world’s first ‘immersive’ phone call
Current smartphone calls are monophonic which compresses audio elements together and sound flatter and less detailed, but the new technology will bring 3D audio where
Qatar domestic credit up 4.7% to $343bln
Commercial banks also posted 3.7% rise in assets to QR 1.96 trillion, says Central Bank Qatar’s banking sector posted an increase in lending activity in
Insufficient supervisory board competence as a risk factor for banks
The Credit Suisse crisis illustrates how poor governance can lead a large bank into a crisis despite compliance with capital requirements. Recent research on supervisory
How public policies can curb pandemics: It’s important to take the age composition into account
In the ongoing debate on pandemic management, the role of age composition in shaping optimal policies has received little attention. This column develops an economic
Rebalancing the scales: The need for tariffs on Russian grain
Farmers in Europe have recently protested against increased grain exports from Ukraine. This column shows how Russian grain is more of a threat to EU
