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
Mismatched Education Priorities in Seven East Asia and Pacific Countries
In seven East Asia and Pacific (EAP) countries, policymakers prioritize secondary school completion over basic learning quality, while underestimating the levels of learning poverty –
Making promises a reality: Including refugees in national education systems
On this year’s International Day of Education, we reflected on the almost 15.5 million refugee children and youth worldwide. More than half of these children
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help developing economies diversify
Artificial intelligence (AI) is considered a general-purpose technology that, like electricity, could transform our lives. AI technology can detect symptoms related to the early stages
Speeding Toward Safety: How To Lower Road Travel Speed and Save Lives
Improving management of road travel speeds will decrease traffic deaths and injuries in the Asia and the Pacific. Policies focused on enforcement, road design, vehicle
Sustainable waste management through behavioral science: Case studies around the world
Waste amounted to 3.3 percent to global greenhouse gas emissions in 2022, with landfills the primary source. As climate change continues to pose an ever-looming existential
Food security trends in 2024 and beyond
In 2024 food security is likely to remain one of the critical challenges for the world to face. The World Bank has therefore included food and
