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How to build comparative advantage in AI-intensive industries: Evidence from US imports

As artificial intelligence is becoming a top priority for businesses and policymakers worldwide, understanding what makes a country competitive in…

1 year ago

It matters even more: Central bank independence, long-run inflation, and persistence

Central bank independence has recently re-emerged as a major concern within political economy discussions. This column shows that improvements in…

1 year ago

Uneven Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Tools Among U.S. Teachers and Principals in the 2023–2024 School Year

Using survey data from the RAND American Educator Panels, the authors examine the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and…

1 year ago

Time to Reassess the Costs of Euro-Atlantic Security

In his 1948 Special Message to Congress on the Threat to the Freedom of Europe, President Truman said: “We must be…

1 year ago

Prolific PhD advisors are no guarantee of graduate student research success

Half of the graduates from top economics PhD programmes in the US publish next to nothing in the years following…

1 year ago

Building a $43 Trillion Bridge Across Asia’s Infrastructure Gap

Asia and the Pacific face a daunting infrastructure challenge, requiring sustained investment to enhance connectivity, safety, and resilience. While road…

1 year ago

A jobs agenda for the Middle East and North Africa

The World Bank’s new corporate scorecard sets a critical target: generating millions of well-paying jobs. This is vital for the Middle East…

1 year ago

Beyond the Numbers: Understanding Private Equity Returns in Emerging Markets

Private equity in emerging markets has quietly been offering large returns for investors—if you know where to look. Over the…

1 year ago

“Em-powering” Ethiopia: A vision for the future of the Ethiopian energy sector

On January 25, 2025, the air in Addis Ababa was electric—not just with the hum of daily life, but with…

1 year ago

Yield growth patterns of food commodities: Insights and challenges

As the global population nears 10 billion by mid-century, agricultural productivity will play a critical role in feeding the world.…

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