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Prudential instruments and the recent inflationary episode

Since the Global Crisis, prudential instruments to address financial stability concerns have been enhanced and broadly adopted across countries. Using…

6 months ago

Unpacking US tech valuations: An agnostic assessment

The recent performance of the largest US tech companies has raised concerns about the risk of a stock market bubble.…

6 months ago

Loose monetary policy, dollar depreciation, and debt sustainability: Do not forget Venice

History suggests that using lax monetary policy and a weaker currency to address debt sustainability is a dangerous game. This…

6 months ago

Tariffs and US dollar depreciations: Not so surprising after all

To many, the US dollar depreciation following the ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcement on 2 April 2025 defied conventional wisdom. However,…

6 months ago

Detecting potentially harmful workplace practice

Businesses use checklists to exercise managerial control and ensure quality, but excessive bureaucracy can frustrate skilled workers and reduce morale.…

6 months ago

The aftermath of tariffs

The tariff spree during the first 100 days of the second Trump administration created a bewildering economic policy chaos, disrupting…

6 months ago

From Hospitals to Communities: How to Expand Mental Health Access

Strategic investments in financing reforms, workforce capacity, community care, and digital innovation for mental health care can deliver substantial social…

6 months ago

Fixing the Fatal Funding Gap Fueling Asia’s Road Safety Crisis

A strategic overhaul in financing—through dedicated funds, development bank support, and performance-based partnerships—can help unlock life-saving investments in road safety…

6 months ago

Four Steps to Fix Asia’s Roads Using Proactive Maintenance and Smart Asset Management

Proactive road maintenance planning, paired with asset management systems and performance-based contracts, can help countries stretch infrastructure budgets and reduce…

6 months ago

Why Tailored Strategies and Strong Institutions Are Key to Clean Energy Growth

Economic and non-economic factors, from industrial growth and inflation to governance and social integration, play decisive roles in shaping renewable…

6 months ago