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The ‘doom loop’ and default incentives

The ‘doom loop’, or ‘sovereign–bank nexus’, has been identified as a key driver of the European debt crisis. It has…

2 years ago

US military strength secures financial dominance

The US stands unrivalled as both a military and financial superpower. This column uses a game-theoretic model to show how…

2 years ago

Climate change causes conflict: How policy can respond

Conflict is tragically common, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This column reviews the rapidly growing literature linking changes in…

2 years ago

An investigation into the economic slowdown in the euro area

Euro area economic performance has been subdued since around 2018. This column outlines how this subdued performance underscores the multifaceted…

2 years ago

Unlocking green FDI for emerging market and developing economies

At the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference, goals were set to transition away from fossil fuels, triple renewable capacity, and…

2 years ago

Towards a livable planet in 2050: Making the right choices now

At COP29 in Baku, I was asked to imagine a 2050 where we all lived on a sustainable and resilient…

2 years ago

Efficient metadata enhancement with AI for better data discoverability

This blog is part of “AI for Data, Data for AI”, a series aiming to unwrap, explain and foster the intersection…

2 years ago

Ending poverty through E-Commerce in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan?

Trade has fueled economic growth in Central Asia, despite geographic challenges. Goods from Central Asia, without seaports, must go the…

2 years ago

Precious metals surge to all-time highs

This blog post is part of a special series based on the October 2024 Commodity Markets Outlook, a flagship report published…

2 years ago

How is Chile building a resilient future for its forests?

The record-breaking forest fires ravaging South America in recent months are a stark reminder of the global climate crisis. With its…

2 years ago