The populist dynamic: Experimental evidence on the effects of countering populism
The past few decades have seen a remarkable surge in populism across Western democracies. This column evaluates how mainstream parties might counter populism by estimating
Behavioural responses to wealth taxation: Evidence from Colombia
Interest in wealth taxation has grown in recent years as a way to combat inequality and raise revenue, but evidence on the responses to wealth
Corporate debt and financial crises
Household debt dynamics are widely recognised as an important driver of boom-bust cycles, but corporate debt has received less attention. This column studies the role
Understanding diversity and discrimination dynamics in the classroom
Societies around the world are become increasingly diverse as international migrant flows increase. Public education is one of the primary institutions that can foster intergroup
Peer effects in field of study choices
The decision to enrol in higher education and what field of study to follow are among the most consequential choices an individual makes. These choices
Managing the transition to central bank digital currency
Most studies on central bank digital currencies focus on the effects after they become well established. This column analyses the macroeconomic effects in the transition
Reshaping the housing market: The enduring effects of the pandemic
The pandemic led to a significant shift in preferences toward suburban living in the US and an increase in relative house prices in suburban compared
Carbon reduction and social justice: A challenge for economic policy
Policies to limit carbon emissions create trade-offs between reduction and redistribution for policymakers, especially in countries with high inequality. Addressing the distributional consequences of carbon
The impact of humanitarian sanctions: Evidence from US sanctions on Chinese firms
Economic sanctions are increasingly being used by states to penalise both other states and non-state actors. One way to assess their effectiveness in incentivising a
From buzz to bust: How fake news shapes the business cycle
The threats that misinformation poses to politics and public health are well documented, but the macroeconomic effects of fake news remain largely unexplored. This column
