Understanding the scope, definition, and impact of the WTO e-commerce moratorium
At the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, the WTO e-commerce moratorium was renewed once again, but not without difficulty. This column explores the
Software automation and teleworkers as complements and substitutes
The impact of artificial intelligence on office work and the impact of telework on offices are often examined separately. This column uses survey data from
Mapping the economic costs of war
The economic costs of armed conflict – in terms of lost income and reduced physical capital – are borne overwhelmingly by the countries in whose
Intel prepares for $100 billion spending spree across four US states
Intel is planning a $100-billion spending spree across four U.S. states to build and expand factories after securing $19.5 billion in federal grants and loans –
Micron set for record high after AI demand steers strong forecast, surprise profit
Micron Technology’s shares surged 15.7% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company posted a surprise profit and forecast current-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on soaring demand
Disasters and bank financing
Disasters are mostly unexpected, but during recent decades the world has witnessed a rising incidence of disasters of various types, including armed conflicts, infectious diseases,
Preserving media pluralism
Though news audiences can access a virtually infinite number of opinions, most people see a reduced set of sources controlled by a small number of
Shipping disruptions in the Red Sea: Local shock, global impact
Recent attacks on ships navigating along the Red Sea have led vessels to reroute through the Cape of Good Hope, at the southern tip of
Declining business dynamism in Europe: The role of shocks, market power, and responsiveness
Analysis of business dynamism outside the US has been limited by the availability of comparable cross-country data. This column presents new insights on the trends
Nvidia unveils flagship AI chip, the B200, aiming to extend dominance
Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang on Monday kicked off his company’s annual developer conference with a slew of announcements designed to keep the chip maker in
