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Hiroshima: Resilience of city structure after the atomic bombing

Cities have faced a host of shocks throughout history. Wars, natural disasters, pandemics, and technological shocks have all impacted city…

8 months ago

Tariffs and retaliation: A macroeconomic analysis

The US introduction of wide-ranging “Liberation Day” tariffs on all its trading partners is set to have far-reaching consequences for…

8 months ago

An assessment of the performance of inflation targeting

In 1989, New Zealand’s central bank moved to a new method for controlling inflation that has since become known as…

8 months ago

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…

8 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…

8 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,…

8 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…

8 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,…

8 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…

8 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…

8 months ago