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Economists should point their attention to the stars

The economics of space is no longer the province of science fiction. However, the economics profession has paid little attention…

1 year ago

What financial markets say about the economic implications of a potential Trump election victory

Some of Donald Trump’s policy proposals could have profound macroeconomic implications, but there is large uncertainty around the (net) economic…

1 year ago

Climate beliefs and asset prices

Climate-related risks are now a recognised factor in financial decision-making and therefore in the prices of assets. Two types of…

1 year ago

Spillovers to emerging markets and investor heterogeneity

An important question in international macroeconomics is the degree to which advanced economy (AE) investors impact the economic policies of…

1 year ago

The ‘hidden giant’: How official statistics underestimate the true scale of global services trade

Trade in services has been relatively neglected in trade policy debates. This column argues that this is partly due to…

1 year ago

A Brighter Future: The Power of Energy Access to End Poverty

For this year\'s End Poverty Day, I want to highlight one of the most pressing issues we must address to…

1 year ago

Avoiding Juris-fiction: a way forward for transparent, risk-based AI experimentation in justice and the rule of law

The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) to ease the burden on judicial and legal systems worldwide is real, evidenced by…

1 year ago

Bridging conflicts and protecting global biodiversity

Biodiversity is the foundation of a healthy planet and key to sustainable development. Diverse ecosystems provide clean water and food and…

1 year ago

Driving towards a greener future: Decarbonizing paratransit in South Africa

Amid a global push to decarbonize transportation, the paratransit system—comprising informal networks of private vans and cars that are ubiquitous…

1 year ago

Standing together for teachers

The most effective interventions to improve student learning rely upon teachers. But their work goes far beyond the instruction of subject…

1 year ago