Electoral systems and immigration policies
Immigration has become one of the most salient issues in political debate. This column uses evidence from Italian municipal elections to highlight the role of
The politics of asylum: How local exposure reshaped UK voting
The UK has seen a sharp rise in asylum applications since the Covid-19 pandemic. This column examines how exposure to asylum seekers affects voter behaviour.
Brexit migration shifts: Benchmarking the UK to Germany
Brexit has been one of the most consequential institutional shocks to a major European economy in recent decades. This column examines how Brexit reshaped the
Global economy showing signs of moderate slowdown says IMF
Global growth is projected to slow from 3.3 percent in 2024 to 3.2 percent in 2025 and 3.1 percent in 2026. The global economy is
How to manage migration in an ageing country
With working-age populations projected to decline rapidly, all European countries face an unprecedented demographic challenge. Inflows of regular foreign workers are thus key to support
The economic consequences of the second Trump administration: A preliminary assessment
The world is adjusting to President Trump’s second ‘first hundred days’ in office. This column introduces a new CEPR eBook in which over 50 experts
Migration and regime change: Outflows follow democratic decline, inflows fuel illiberal drift
Recent years have seen a global shift towards illiberal forms of governance. Migration is often a central force in these dynamics. This column investigates the
