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Partisan politics and global supply chains: How CEO political alignment shapes trade decisions

Against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions and rapidly shifting global alliances, policymakers are advocating strategies such as ‘friendshoring’ to…

1 year ago

Why the tariffs caused turmoil in financial markets

US administration triggered a global shock by announcing sweeping new tariffs. This column describes how what began as a trade…

1 year ago

Intergenerational mobility of immigrants in 15 destination countries

As immigration continues to shape the demographic makeup of developed countries, understanding the factors that promote successful integration across generations…

1 year ago

Living wages and government contracts

Living wages are an increasingly common policy tool for reducing poverty and improving the living standards of low-income workers. But…

1 year ago

Not Triffin, not Miran: Rethinking US external imbalances in a new monetary order

In a recent Vox column, Bordo and McCauley argued that foreign central banks no longer drive US external deficits, and…

1 year ago

What comes next for global supply chains might be complicated

The US-China trade war has led to growth in economic activity in some ‘winner’ countries, which have gained from relocated…

1 year ago

As The Weather Gets Worse, Smart Farming Is Needed More Than Ever

Strengthening early warning systems, resilient infrastructure, and innovative farming practices are essential to reduce risk and promote sustainable development in…

1 year ago

Strengthen Compliance to Safeguard Pacific Banking Access

Addressing gaps in financial compliance, upgrading digital infrastructure, and improving regulatory capacity can help Pacific countries build economic resilience and…

1 year ago

Empowering Africa’s future: How Higher Education Centers of Excellence are driving innovation

A thriving economy is built on talent. Across Africa, the job market faces a growing shortage of highly skilled professionals…

1 year ago

Protecting paradise: Enhancing insurance protection with rapid payment systems

The Caribbean, renowned for its marine ecosystems and tourism, depends heavily on tourism for its economic growth and financial stability,…

1 year ago