
The impact of political connections on firm outcomes: Evidence from Germany
In the last 20 years, the share of German firms with political connections has increased, but the impact of

In the last 20 years, the share of German firms with political connections has increased, but the impact of

The impact of a US-China technological decoupling on trade, foreign direct investment, and welfare is quantified using a simple

Financial crises affect economic activity and may also distort global supply chains. This column estimates the network effects of

Despite exceeding 100% of GDP, US public debt is considered safe due to the country’s role as a safe

As the global economy fragments along geopolitical lines, countries are seeking new ways to flourish, or at least insulate

Financial support by the IMF aims to create breathing room for countries hit by crises and provide a seal

Industrial policy is in vogue among policymakers globally. This column examines the shielding effect that membership of a preferential

Industrial robots can have a transformative effect on employment and wages. This column studies how the rise of robot

The spread of propaganda, misinformation, and biased narratives, especially on social media, is a growing concern in many democracies.

As the fight against climate change intensifies, governments are exploring all available policy tools, including trade policy. But does

In the last 20 years, the share of German firms with political connections has increased, but the impact of

The impact of a US-China technological decoupling on trade, foreign direct investment, and welfare is quantified using a simple

Financial crises affect economic activity and may also distort global supply chains. This column estimates the network effects of

Despite exceeding 100% of GDP, US public debt is considered safe due to the country’s role as a safe

As the global economy fragments along geopolitical lines, countries are seeking new ways to flourish, or at least insulate

Financial support by the IMF aims to create breathing room for countries hit by crises and provide a seal

Industrial policy is in vogue among policymakers globally. This column examines the shielding effect that membership of a preferential

Industrial robots can have a transformative effect on employment and wages. This column studies how the rise of robot

The spread of propaganda, misinformation, and biased narratives, especially on social media, is a growing concern in many democracies.

As the fight against climate change intensifies, governments are exploring all available policy tools, including trade policy. But does




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