Intel survived bid to halt millions in sales to China’s Huawei, sources say
Intel has survived an effort to halt hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of chip sales to Huawei, two people familiar with the matter said,
The intergenerational health effects of forced displacement: Japanese American incarceration during WWII
The forcible removal of populations has both immediate and long-run consequences for the affected populations. The economics literature has tended to focus on the labour
How house prices respond to monetary tightening: The role of cyclical conditions
How reactive are house prices to monetary policy shocks? Does their reaction depend on cyclical conditions? And what do historical patterns suggest would be a
Unravelling the drivers of emissions reduction: A deep dive into national characteristics
The EU Emissions Trading System incentivises firm-level innovation away from carbon-intensive technologies through price signalling. This column examines the interplay of such market-based incentives with
Populism and the skill content of globalisation
The rise of populism worldwide is largely seen as a backlash against globalisation. This column contends that, when examining the determinants of populism, the two
Beverage prices surge amid supply shortfalls
Robusta coffee prices surged to their highest point in three decades in February 2024, marking a 4 percent rise from the previous month, driven by supply
Climate action: How can EU countries unlock the potential of railways?
Western Europe boasts some of the world’s densest and most efficient railways. The high-speed rail networks of Germany, France, Italy, and Spain are generally considered
Bitcoin hits record above $71,000 as demand frenzy intensifies
Bitcoin hit a record high on Monday above $71,000, as the surge in the biggest cryptocurrency showed no signs of slowing down. Britain’s financial watchdog
Employment dynamics across firms during COVID-19: The role of job retention schemes
Governments around the world implemented widespread business support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The measures may have affected employment dynamics and reallocation, with potential consequences for
Beyond rejection: Exploring gender differences in academic resilience
Underrepresentation of women in high-profile career positions has impacts on the labour market and public policies. This column documents gender inequalities in academia, based on
