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Sanctions, trade shocks, and firms’ adjustment margins

The sanctions which followed the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine generated a large trade shock for firms trading with Russia.…

9 months ago

Artificial intelligence in finance

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the financial sector. This column introduces the seventh report in The Future of Banking series,…

9 months ago

Home charging and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles: A strategy for real-world emissions reductions

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles can use either fossil fuels or electricity and offer potential emission reductions, depending on the driver’s…

9 months ago

Private safe asset supply and financial instability

Safe assets are financial instruments that maintain a stable value even after adverse macroeconomic shocks. This column explores how banks…

9 months ago

Fully remote work expands recruitment and boosts productivity

The Covid-19 pandemic sparked a large and lasting shift to remote work. This column draws on detailed administrative data from…

9 months ago

Fiscal stagnation

Public debt-to-GDP ratios have climbed to record highs in most advanced countries, triggering a heated debate about their sustainability and…

9 months ago

The global impact of AI: Mind the gap

Artificial intelligence is widely seen as a transformative force for productivity and innovation. Yet, its macroeconomic implications remain uncertain, especially…

9 months ago

Tariffs across the supply chain

Tariffs disrupt trade flows and influence prices, but their broader impact depends on how they are structured and the type…

9 months ago

Migration and regime change: Outflows follow democratic decline, inflows fuel illiberal drift

Recent years have seen a global shift towards illiberal forms of governance, where democratic institutions and liberal norms are progressively…

9 months ago

Risks and benefits of high-speed internet for socioemotional wellbeing in adolescence and youth

The world has experienced a digital revolution that has affected countless aspects of our lives, posing both potential benefits and…

9 months ago