When supply shocks to essential inputs spur innovation: Lessons from the global rare earths disruption
Trade and industrial policies designed to support domestic industries can unintentionally kindle technological progress abroad. This column examines the case of rare earth elements –
Generative AI in universities: Grades up, signals down, skills in flux
Student use of artificial intelligence is reshaping learning and redefining the skills of future workers. This column examines the impact of generative AI tools on
Fully remote work expands recruitment and boosts productivity
The Covid-19 pandemic sparked a large and lasting shift to remote work. This column draws on detailed administrative data from a major call centre in
Disentangling trade policy uncertainty and equity market performance
Despite headlines dominated by threats and implementations of US and retaliatory tariffs since President Trump’s inauguration, it was not until his “Liberation Day” announcement on
