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

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

With President Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs on 2 April, he appears to be waging an economic war against

The 2008 crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic presented monetary policy frameworks worldwide with significant challenges. This column reports the

The tariff measures announced by President Trump on 2 April 2025 represent a seismic shift in the global trading

The EU is adjusting its supply chains to mitigate risks and align with evolving trade and industrial policies. This

Debates over rent control have a long history, with activists and economists highlighting both the benefits and drawbacks. This

Labour markets in advanced economies react more strongly to economic downturns than those in emerging markets. A key reason

Living wages are an increasingly common policy tool for reducing poverty and improving the living standards of low-income workers.

Accurately predicting the labour market impact of trade shocks is a complicated endeavour. Using job match records merged with

The price fluctuations seen in housing markets since the COVID-19 pandemic have rekindled interest in the question of whether

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

With President Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs on 2 April, he appears to be waging an economic war against

The 2008 crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic presented monetary policy frameworks worldwide with significant challenges. This column reports the

The tariff measures announced by President Trump on 2 April 2025 represent a seismic shift in the global trading

The EU is adjusting its supply chains to mitigate risks and align with evolving trade and industrial policies. This

Debates over rent control have a long history, with activists and economists highlighting both the benefits and drawbacks. This

Labour markets in advanced economies react more strongly to economic downturns than those in emerging markets. A key reason

Living wages are an increasingly common policy tool for reducing poverty and improving the living standards of low-income workers.

Accurately predicting the labour market impact of trade shocks is a complicated endeavour. Using job match records merged with

The price fluctuations seen in housing markets since the COVID-19 pandemic have rekindled interest in the question of whether




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