The impact of the global COVID-19 vaccination campaign on all-cause mortality
The global COVID-19 vaccination campaign was the largest public health campaign in history, with over 2 billion people fully vaccinated within the first eight months.
Chinese capital closes highways after heavy snowfall
Authorities in Beijing shut some highways on Wednesday after heavier-than-expected snowfall hit the Chinese capital, part of a cold spell sweeping many parts of the
HSBC’s $3 billion China writedown mars record annual profit
HSBC Holdings reported a record annual profit, that nonetheless came in below analysts’ forecasts as the income boost from higher interest rates was offset by a
Ford cuts prices of electric Mustang Mach-E by up to $8,100
Ford Motor Co on Tuesday said it had cut prices on its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV by up to $8,100 after sales fell sharply in
The digital euro after the investigation phase: Demystifying fears about bank disintermediation
On 18 October 2023, following the conclusion of its “investigation phase”, the ECB’s Governing Council announced a specification of the functional scope and key features
Determinants and impact of cross-border patents: Evidence from a new dataset
Cross-border patenting is a key channel for the international transfer of technologies. Using a new dataset that tracks patents within and between countries and industries,
Why we need a green land value tax and how to design it
Land prices, as reflected in house prices relative to incomes, are near all-time records, pricing younger citizens out of home-ownership and affordable rents. This column
Exploring a New Semi-Automatic Approach to Map Digitalization
The use of historical data for economic analysis has been on the rise in recent decades. Persistence studies in particular have been essential in developing our
The pervasive influence of political composition on circuit court decisions
Each year, the US Circuit Courts of Appeals consider thousands of appeals on the rulings of federal district courts. This column examines whether the identity
The economics and implications of compliance with minimum wages
Recent research suggests that wages below legally established minimum wages are surprisingly prevalent. This column reviews ‘wage theft’ in the US and its impact on
