Innovation
Scientific research has long been recognised as a central driver of technological progress and economic growth (Romer 1990). It also plays a critical role in
April 12, 2026
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Economy
Industrial policies are rarely connected to global imbalances. Yet, they are a key feature of many countries running persistent trade surpluses. Take the case of
April 12, 2026
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Industrial organization
As governments expand industrial subsidies in the name of economic security, debate intensifies over whether such policies distort trade or enhance competitiveness. This column presents
April 12, 2026
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Energy
As geopolitical tensions from Ukraine to the Middle East disrupt global supply chains, understanding how diverse commodity shocks affect the broader economy has become increasingly
April 7, 2026
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News
Sweden chose to stay outside the monetary union at its launch in 1999, following the recommendation of the government’s EMU Inquiry (1997). In a 2003
April 7, 2026
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Economy
As advanced economies age, firms increasingly rely on younger immigrants for physically demanding, entry-level jobs. This column presents evidence from Korea’s pandemic-era border closure showing
April 7, 2026
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Health
China is undergoing a sharp demographic transition: rapid population ageing, a shrinking labour force, persistently low fertility, and continued urbanisation. Using an overlapping-generations framework, this
April 7, 2026
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Economy
The 2024 reform of the EU’s Stability and Growth Pact introduced medium-term expenditure paths as the centrepiece of a new, country-specific surveillance framework. This column
April 4, 2026
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Finance
There are concerns that the widespread adoption of central bank digital currencies could drain bank deposits and weaken banks’ ability to lend, but it has
April 4, 2026
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News
The G20 is approaching a turning point. Established in the aftermath of financial crises as a forum for macroeconomic coordination, it has gradually expanded into
April 1, 2026
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