Agrifood powers economies and jobs across Europe and Central Asia
As economies develop, it is often assumed that agriculture becomes less relevant a small slice of GDP and a shrinking share of employment. But evidence
Avoiding Kindleberger’s trap: A dollar coalition of the willing
In the event of dysfunction in dollar funding markets, the Federal Reserve can supply liquidity through standing central bank swaps. This column considers a scenario
Why monetary policy should crack down harder during high inflation
The recent surge in inflation has led to a significant increase in the frequency of price changes. This column argues that price flexibility has an
Short-term labour mobility drives innovation in Africa
A growing body of research highlights the importance of mobility in the global knowledge economy, but has largely focused on high-income countries. This column addresses
Weathering the storm: The role of adaptation in mitigating the economic impact of floods
Floods are the costliest type of natural disaster in Europe, but little is known about whether adaptation investments such as flood defences can shield the
Female representation and talent allocation in entrepreneurship
Women are significantly underrepresented in entrepreneurship in all OECD countries, with implications not only for gender equality but also for aggregate productivity. This column uses
ADNOC listed companies to distribute over $6.7bln in total annual dividends
Shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the dividend proposals brought forth by each companies’ Boards of Directors ADNOC Group’s publicly traded portfolio companies collectively endorsed over
Scaling up green hydrogen for inclusive growth, better jobs, and lower emissions
Clean hydrogen, including green hydrogen, is a building block for the energy transition. It can potentially eliminate the world’s reliance on fossil fuels, especially in
