The world economy appears to be entering a new phase of fragmentation, driven by rising geopolitical tensions and the resurgence…
Fuel and carbon prices are typically assessed based on their effectiveness in reducing emissions, while their broader societal benefits often…
Violence against women refers to any act of gender-based violence directed against women, or that affects them disproportionately. The social…
As non-bank financial intermediaries (NBFIs) have become more important in recent decades, their involvement in funding markets as well as…
How states leverage sovereign debt to support their military endeavours has been examined thoroughly, but the relationship between private finance…
As part of the ongoing US-China trade war, since 2020 the US has restricted the exports of cutting-edge semiconductors from…
Economic research often treats tools such as tariffs, subsides, interest rates, monetary policy, and austerity measures as gender neutral. This…
Strong fiscal rules, independent oversight, and coordinated policymaking can safeguard monetary policy credibility and economic stability in Asia and the…
Governments in Asia and the Pacific are reforming regulations to reduce business costs and attract investment. Cambodia is showing that…
The most economically prosperous and gender-equal societies often display stronger gender segregation in educational choices – a pattern known as…