Firms predict an AI productivity boom is coming
Comparable international survey data on artificial intelligence adoption by firms is still lacking. This column surveys over 5,000 CFOs, CEOs, and executives from stratified firm
The role of spending rigidity in fiscal adjustment
Public debt is at or near record highs in many economies. This column argues that the composition and flexibility of government spending are as important
What regional data tell us about the euro area Phillips curve
The relationship between inflation and economic slack, shown by the Phillips curve, has long been a cornerstone of economic policymaking. This column uses regional data
The remote work premium reconsidered
Remote work has become part of the workplace fabric across the world, but evidence on its impact on productivity and job satisfaction is often contradictory.
Cross-border restrictions in the age of geopolitical tensions: What seven decades of data tell us
As geoeconomic tensions rise, researchers rush to understand how cross-border restrictions have been used in the past. This column constructs a new, publicly available, daily
Dependence on fossil fuels, not on the United States, is Europe’s worry
The US has replaced Russia to a great extent as an energy supplier to the European Union, but this has not so far created a
Tackling India’s jobs plight: underutilised levers and lessons from China
Despite strong GDP growth and a favourable demographic profile, India faces an impending jobs crisis. A large share of the workforce remains employed in low-productivity
Capitalising on Europe’s strengths
In recent years, the European economy has shown remarkable resilience, whilst continuing to transform. This column reveals how EU firms have adapted supply chains and
Central bank digital currency, the future of money, and politics
A number of concerns have been raised regarding retail central bank digital currency. These range from competition and innovation, privacy issues, and monetary sovereignty. This
Ray of hope? The rise of solar energy in China
China’s solar industry is a poster child for the country’s economic rise over the last four decades. The output of Chinese solar grew by 76%
