The global growth slowdown is bad news for trust in government
GDP growth appears to be on a global slowdown. This column uses survey data from individuals across 161 countries since 1990 and data for the
Use it or lose it: How cognitive skills change with age
Cognitive skills are commonly assumed to begin deteriorating from the age of 30, which could pose a significant challenge for rapidly ageing populations. But this
Homeowners care about inflation, renters less so
Consumers have vastly different views about inflation – shaped by personal experience, financial literacy, and exposure to economic news. This column examines how consumers’ housing
From partner to rival: The sectoral evolution of China’s trade
Over the past decade, China has shifted towards greater self-reliance while enhancing its export competitiveness in advanced economy markets. This column introduces a new index
