Credibility, trust, and perception of authorities’ performance
The credibility of an institution is, almost, synonymous with how well it is trusted. This column uses survey data to examine how trust in various
Philippines Cyber Revolution Summit 2024 – Cybersecurity Innovations: Leading the Future of Protection
Manila, Philippines- 23/08/24 We TraiCon Events will be hosting Philippines’ premier cyber security event titled as “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 10th September 2024 in,
The geography and determinants of ‘new work’ in the United States
The evolution and changing content of work is a defining feature of advanced economies. Jobs that did not exist in the US before 2000, for
IMF lending and private sector investment decisions
Financial support by the IMF aims to create breathing room for countries hit by crises and provide a seal of approval that appropriate policies are
Trade effects of industrial policies: The shielding effect of preferential agreements
Industrial policy is in vogue among policymakers globally. This column examines the shielding effect that membership of a preferential trade agreement can have when a
Inequality within countries is falling
Tax data suggest that while inequality between countries has fallen dramatically, inequality within countries has risen. Household surveys point to much lower within-country inequality, but
Robots and wage polarisation
Industrial robots can have a transformative effect on employment and wages. This column studies how the rise of robot capital has influenced wage polarisation across
Burn now or never: The response of fossil fuel firms to climate policy
The prospect of stricter climate regulations may prompt some firms to scale back operations due to expected declines in demand and rising production costs from
The economics of exempting green vehicles from congestion pricing
It is increasingly popular for cities to exempt clean cars from congestion pricing tolls. This column uses data from Stockholm to show that congestion pricing
An economic test for protecting consumers from AI-powered collusion
With Big Data and artificial intelligence fuelling a growing market in the supply of algorithms by software and data analytic companies to assist firms in
