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Campaign promises often capture headlines, but do they actually move votes? This column examines whether a promise to expand

Campaign promises often capture headlines, but do they actually move votes? This column examines whether a promise to expand

Three forces have always shaped globalisation – technology, policies, and geopolitics. What distinguishes the current moment is that all

Despite its small size, Lebanon’s chronic crises send financial shockwaves across the Middle East and North Africa. This column

The world is adjusting to President Trump’s second ‘first hundred days’ in office. This column introduces a new CEPR

Language policy is not merely symbolic – it shapes the direction of trade, the allocation of subsidies, and a

Economic sanctions have become an increasingly common instrument of foreign policy, promoted as a non-violent alternative to military intervention.

Who has more authority in the eyes of the public – male or female economists? This column uses an

Over the last two decades, social media has become a primary news source for millions of people, raising concerns

GDP growth appears to be on a global slowdown. This column uses survey data from individuals across 161 countries

The quality of political leadership is a central determinant of state capacity. This column studies the prevalence and impact

Campaign promises often capture headlines, but do they actually move votes? This column examines whether a promise to expand

Three forces have always shaped globalisation – technology, policies, and geopolitics. What distinguishes the current moment is that all

Despite its small size, Lebanon’s chronic crises send financial shockwaves across the Middle East and North Africa. This column

The world is adjusting to President Trump’s second ‘first hundred days’ in office. This column introduces a new CEPR

Language policy is not merely symbolic – it shapes the direction of trade, the allocation of subsidies, and a

Economic sanctions have become an increasingly common instrument of foreign policy, promoted as a non-violent alternative to military intervention.

Who has more authority in the eyes of the public – male or female economists? This column uses an

Over the last two decades, social media has become a primary news source for millions of people, raising concerns

GDP growth appears to be on a global slowdown. This column uses survey data from individuals across 161 countries

The quality of political leadership is a central determinant of state capacity. This column studies the prevalence and impact




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