Energy
Recent disruptions to global oil markets, from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the war in Iran, have revived fears of stagflation. This column shows that
November 5, 2026
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Development
Official development assistance fell by 23% in 2025, the largest drop on record. Aid disbursements have tended to coincide with deposits in offshore banks. This
November 5, 2026
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Finance
Driven by national security concerns, a growing number of countries screen foreign investment in an expanding range of sectors, yet evidence on the economic effects
November 5, 2026
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Policy
Nominal interest rates increased significantly in the US and euro area following the post-pandemic inflation surge, yet economic activity and labour markets remained resilient. This
November 3, 2026
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Banking
The European banking sector is known for high regulatory complexity, market fragmentation, and uneven implementation of international standards. However, this column argues that across-the-board reductions
November 3, 2026
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Economy
EU debt has become a noticeable feature of Europe’s fiscal architecture. However, EU fiscal rules focus solely on national public finances. They have a blind
November 3, 2026
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Finance
Emerging market capital flows remain highly sensitive to global shocks. This column analyses foreign investors in emerging market local-currency sovereign bonds depending on whether they
November 3, 2026
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Innovation
Concerns abound that ‘killer acquisitions’ by tech giants could deter startup entry and stifle innovation. This column analyses patent data before and after 1,200 acquisitions
October 30, 2026
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Economy
Financial crises routinely trigger sweeping overhauls of financial regulation, but whose interests do these reforms serve? Using data on financial policies in 88 democracies between
October 30, 2026
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Economy
Public debt is at or near record highs across the OECD, increasing the pressure on governments to restore fiscal sustainability over time. This column draws
October 30, 2026
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