
One language, one nation: Language policy and economic integration
Language policy is not merely symbolic – it shapes the direction of trade, the allocation of subsidies, and a

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

Tariffs affect both supply and demand, possibly with contrasting effects on prices. This column shows that renewed US-China tensions

Trade negotiations between the US and the EU are entering a crucial stage. This column argues that, faced with

Cities in low- and middle-income countries are growing fast—but their ability to finance the infrastructure and services needed to support

Despite a succession of shocks since 2020, the global economy has held up remarkably well—so far. But the margin

The World Bank has revised its estimates of global poverty to reflect new data on prices and national poverty

This is the ninth in my annual series of efforts to put together data on development economics journals that

The World Bank’s metals and minerals price index edged up by 3 percent in May, partially recovering from an

Only six months ago, a “soft landing” appeared to be in sight: the global economy was stabilizing after an

“Have you had your rice today?” In Viet Nam, this everyday greeting reflects just how central rice is to

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

Tariffs affect both supply and demand, possibly with contrasting effects on prices. This column shows that renewed US-China tensions

Trade negotiations between the US and the EU are entering a crucial stage. This column argues that, faced with

Cities in low- and middle-income countries are growing fast—but their ability to finance the infrastructure and services needed to support

Despite a succession of shocks since 2020, the global economy has held up remarkably well—so far. But the margin

The World Bank has revised its estimates of global poverty to reflect new data on prices and national poverty

This is the ninth in my annual series of efforts to put together data on development economics journals that

The World Bank’s metals and minerals price index edged up by 3 percent in May, partially recovering from an

Only six months ago, a “soft landing” appeared to be in sight: the global economy was stabilizing after an

“Have you had your rice today?” In Viet Nam, this everyday greeting reflects just how central rice is to




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