Banking
As large language models gain traction, it is important to ensure that decisions delegated to them comply with ethical and legal principles. This column reports
August 29, 2025
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Education
Preferential college admission is gaining traction worldwide as a means to address inequality in higher education, drawing greater attention to the design of such policies.
August 29, 2025
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Economy
The timely detection of recessions is critical for an effective policy response. Yet, in the US, the official declaration from the NBER Business Cycle Dating
August 29, 2025
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International Trade
Global trade is entering a new era shaped by geopolitical alignment and China’s evolving role. China has become a direct competitor in high-tech sectors while
August 29, 2025
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Finance
Following the US tariff announcements in early April, the US dollar strongly depreciated while US Treasury yields rose. This column zooms in on the April
August 27, 2025
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News
In the context of debates about alternative financing plans for Ukraine’s wartime economy (Becker et al. 2025) – such as via aid packages, taxes, or
August 27, 2025
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Economy
Understanding differences in firm responses to macroeconomic shocks is key for designing policy actions. This column identifies 67 macro shocks using ‘jump’ days in the
August 27, 2025
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International Trade
The world economy appears to be entering a new phase of fragmentation, driven by rising geopolitical tensions and the resurgence of great power rivalry. A
August 27, 2025
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CLimate Change
Fuel and carbon prices are typically assessed based on their effectiveness in reducing emissions, while their broader societal benefits often go overlooked. This column evaluates
August 25, 2025
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Health
Violence against women refers to any act of gender-based violence directed against women, or that affects them disproportionately. The social and economic consequences are enormous:
August 25, 2025
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