Income, wealth, and environmental inequality in the US
Economic disparities have long been suspected to be a root cause of environmental inequality. But is this really the case? This column links data on
AI, automation, and the rise of female employment in Europe
The diffusion of AI-enabled technologies is transforming labour markets. This column examines the link between the diffusion of these technologies and changes in the female
The effects of parental leave policy reforms on fertility and gender gaps
The South Korean government has expanded parental leave benefits in recent years to address two key challenges: persistently low fertility rates and large gender gaps
Government multipliers are symmetric to positive and negative spending shocks: New evidence
In recent years, governments have relied heavily on fiscal stimulus to navigate economic crises, such as the Covid-19 pandemic. This column uses historical US aggregate
The impact of Trump’s economic policy on the EU economy
The re-election of Donald Trump, who ran on a platform that prioritised protectionist policies, has led to heightened uncertainty in the global economy. The January
Happiness, reference dependence, and motivated beliefs in US presidential elections
As elections continue to polarise societies, understanding their psychological dimensions can help both parties and policymakers anticipate how political events impact public wellbeing. This column
Spooky boundaries at a distance: Inductive bias, dynamic models, and behavioural macro
When analysing short-term dynamics in economic models, it is essential to consider long-run conditions that shape forward-looking behaviour. However, enforcing long-run boundary conditions complicates solving
Estimating local GDP everywhere
Local GDP measures are crucial for economic research but are often unreliable or unavailable, particularly in developing countries. Meanwhile, traditional proxies like nightlights have limitations.
Socioeconomic status and graduate education: Unequal choices, unequal outcomes
Large disparities by socioeconomic status in educational attainment and the likelihood of obtaining a university degree have been widely studied, increasingly with a focus on
Sustainability rules are not a block on EU defence financing, but reputational fears are
The European Commission’s ReArm Europe plan, published on 5 March, aims to trigger €800 billion in defence investments over four years. European Union money would
