Finance
Corporate taxation is once again at the centre of international policy debates. Governments across the world are reconsidering corporate tax rates in the wake of
April 20, 2026
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Firms do not compete on productivity alone. As emphasised by Sutton (2012), their success also depends on their ability to shape demand – by designing
April 20, 2026
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International Trade
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism seeks to address carbon leakage and ensure fair competition between EU and non-EU producers as EU climate policy tightens.
April 16, 2026
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Economy
If countries in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) were to catch up to the human capital levels of the region’s more advanced economies, wages could
April 16, 2026
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Health
Artificial intelligence tools, including chatbots and digital mental health applications, are emerging as a way to extend support for young people in Asia and the
April 14, 2026
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Economy
China’s economy is deeply embedded in global supply chains and fluctuations in its growth can have worldwide repercussions. Combining novel Chinese demand and supply shocks
April 14, 2026
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Finance
Efforts to level the informational playing field across firms — by mandating data-sharing or expanding access to consumer risk information — are increasingly at the
April 14, 2026
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Economy
Many governments have to mitigate concerns about fiscal sustainability, without triggering near-term output losses or reversing progress on containing poverty or inequality. This column assesses
April 12, 2026
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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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