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Supply chains and free trade agreements

Over the last several decades, the offshore activities of multinational enterprises (MNEs) have increased as a result of technological progress,…

2 months ago

Tariffs, global imbalances, and the dollar

While the Trump administration has offered multiple justifications for imposing tariffs, none has been as prominently cited as the goal…

2 months ago

Spending smarter: A powerful growth strategy

Public debt is set to surpass 100% of GDP in the next four years globally, according to the latest IMF…

2 months ago

China’s Belt and Road Initiative and the shifting landscape of trade and investment

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was launched in 2013, first aiming at the development of transport infrastructure between China…

2 months ago

How AI can help detect warning signs of financial market stress

In a world of interconnected financial markets, policymakers and regulators face the complex task of identifying and addressing risks before…

2 months ago

From the China Shock to the global relocation of production: Inequality consequences

Globalisation has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and made consumer goods dramatically cheaper in rich countries.…

2 months ago

China’s shrinking oil footprint: How electric vehicle adoption is shaping China’s oil consumption

Between 2005 and 2024, China more than doubled its oil consumption, becoming the world’s largest crude importer and accounting for…

2 months ago

The lasting economic scars of war

The world is once again mobilising for war. Military budgets have surged to levels unseen since the Cold War, driven…

2 months ago

Political polarisation drives talent away: Evidence from Spain’s health sector

Political polarisation is a defining feature of modern societies (Boxell 2021). Not only does it shape elections and policy debates,…

3 months ago

Data, power and emissions: How AI’s growth may slow down the green transition

Quantifying the carbon footprint of AI is an increasingly urgent task. Policymakers are debating whether the surge in electricity demand…

3 months ago