Europe’s recent energy crisis generated large windfall rents for electricity producers. Yet, most EU governments responded with costly downstream measures…
Artificial intelligence tools can now produce highly realistic text, images, and videos at almost no cost, prompting concerns that the…
The 2025 US tariff increases varied significantly across most economies. This column argues that the economic impact of these tariffs…
While the inflation expectations of professional forecasters and firms are well anchored around inflation targets, the inflation expectations of citizens…
Economic growth in Europe continues to trail behind that of the US, largely due to smaller productivity gains. A key…
Citizens need clear, accessible information to make informed decisions, but today’s digital landscape can be overwhelming. This column tests whether…
While the inflation expectations of professional forecasters and firms are well anchored around inflation targets, the inflation expectations of citizens…
When wealth or income suddenly increases, colloquially referred to as ‘easy money’, this may be directed towards unproductive use, referred…
Western donors drastically cut foreign aid in 2025, reigniting the familiar debate over whether aid works. This column examines how…
Since the Global Crisis, prudential instruments to address financial stability concerns have been enhanced and broadly adopted across countries. Using…