Loss of confidence in the US dollar’s reserve currency status could trigger a collapse of the US Treasury market and…
Public procurement contracts worldwide often face high risks of cost overruns and project delays, raising questions about the scope for…
Social status not only influences people’s beliefs and political views (Kreiner et al. 2020) but can also make a difference…
With working-age populations projected to decline rapidly, all European countries face an unprecedented demographic challenge. Inflows of regular foreign workers…
Europe’s recent energy crisis generated large windfall rents for electricity producers. Yet, most EU governments responded with costly downstream measures…
Artificial intelligence tools can now produce highly realistic text, images, and videos at almost no cost, prompting concerns that the…
The 2025 US tariff increases varied significantly across most economies. This column argues that the economic impact of these tariffs…
While the inflation expectations of professional forecasters and firms are well anchored around inflation targets, the inflation expectations of citizens…
Economic growth in Europe continues to trail behind that of the US, largely due to smaller productivity gains. A key…
Citizens need clear, accessible information to make informed decisions, but today’s digital landscape can be overwhelming. This column tests whether…