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Building Growth and Stability Through Local Bonds

In Bangladesh, expanding the use of local currency bonds offers a practical way to attract global capital while reducing vulnerability…

5 months ago

Debt Rules and Strong Institutions Can Safeguard Monetary Policy

Strong fiscal rules, independent oversight, and coordinated policymaking can safeguard monetary policy credibility and economic stability in Asia and the…

5 months ago

Dollar dominance and the Trump administration

There is general agreement that a currency’s safe-haven status can be gauged by its response to changes in financial volatility.…

5 months ago

Assessment of disruptive innovation in science and technology policy: Insights from meta-science research trends

Technological innovation is a driving force for economic growth and social change. In particular, disruptive innovation has the potential to…

5 months ago

Stock market participation and financial education in the digital age

The stock market participation puzzle (Campbell 2006) – the observation that few households invest in the stock market – has…

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Soviet communism was not more successful at reducing inequality than other regimes

Inequality is a major concern for many economies, as it shapes social stability, economic growth, and overall wellbeing. Across the…

5 months ago

Reforming the education of economists in Europe: Breaking the tyranny of the top five

Many European countries have adopted the American model of doctoral training and academic evaluation. While this model suits America’s vast,…

5 months ago

The economic impact of European capital market integration

Economic growth in Europe continues to trail behind that of the US, largely due to smaller productivity gains. A key…

5 months ago

Understanding inflation with textual analysis: How news about commodities improves predictions

Commodity prices have historically been considered leading indicators of inflation, but the relationship has weakened since the mid-1980s, making them…

5 months ago

Infrastructure diplomacy in the shadow of the Belt and Road: Lessons from Japan’s experience

Infrastructure diplomacy has become a central arena for strategic competition. This column examines how China’s Belt and Road Initiative has…

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