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When the lights go out: Power, trust, and the future of Europe’s energy transition

The blackout on 28 April 2025 that left all of Spain and Portugal in the dark was more than just…

6 months ago

Navigating sudden stops: How credit support policies can replace shrinking capital flows

Sudden stops in international capital flows – episodes where foreign financing rapidly withdraws – have long been a challenge for…

6 months ago

Anchored in troubled waters: Why Economic and Monetary Union membership is less bad than you might think

The re-election of Donald Trump has led to heightened uncertainty in the global economy (Grzana and Ilzetzki 2025). The whiplash-inducing,…

6 months ago

The foreign returns of nations: A puzzle

Global external assets exceeded 200% of world GDP in 2020. Comparing the performance of foreign investments for 13 advanced economies…

6 months ago

How to Solve Asia’s Youth Employment Crisis

Youth unemployment remains high across many parts of Asia and the Pacific despite steady economic growth. To bridge the gap,…

6 months ago

Cold Reality: Mongolia’s Extreme Weather Challenges Its Economic Resilience

Mongolia’s harsh winters and dependence on mining make it particularly vulnerable to economic shocks. Proactive adaptation strategies—including resilient infrastructure, diversified…

6 months ago

Rethinking Energy Taxation and Subsidies in the LAC region: Achieving More than One Goal

Energy is critical for development on a livable planet. In most countries of the world, energy is taxed differently than…

6 months ago

Jobs in MENA: How transforming pension systems can boost inclusion, equity, and prosperity

Pension systems globally have faced challenges in fulfilling their commitment to providing adequate financial security for individuals in their old…

6 months ago

A window of opportunity: Trade as catalyst for India’s development

This is the ambitious goal India has set itself of becoming a high-income country by 2047. But reaching this goal…

6 months ago

Edutainment for financial inclusion: Empowering women and youth in Central Asia

Central Asia is home to some of the lowest savings rates in the world, and this is particularly true in…

6 months ago