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%
Reforming European defence procurement to boost military innovation and startups
European defence procurement practices must evolve to embrace innovative startups and small firms, in order to meet modern battlefield needs. The war in Ukraine has demonstrated how
The case for a European Union digital enforcement authority
The European Union’s digital rulebook could be better enforced by delegating some of the European Commission’s powers to an independent agency. The European Commission plays
The non-fungible token bubble: What investors actually earned
The non-fungible token market exploded in 2021, but by late 2022 prices had collapsed. This column uses blockchain records for two major non-fungible token platforms
