The successful integration of second-generation immigrants into education and employment is essential for Europe’s long-term social and economic cohesion. This column uses the results of the latest edition of the European Labour Force Survey to assess the demographic profile, educational attainment, and employment outcomes of second-generation immigrants, finding that they tend to be younger and […]
The U.S. Commerce Department said on Monday it has opened national security investigations into the import of drones and related components as well as polysilicon, a key component in solar panels and semiconductors. The “Section 232” investigations, which were opened on July 1 but not publicly disclosed previously, could be used as a basis for […]
The success of ChatGPT has raised fears that the excessive concentration of generative AI technology within one or two leading US companies could reduce market dynamism. This column presents novel empirical evidence which suggests that the supply of AI has been more open than initially expected in various segments of the AI value chain, driving […]
