Banking
The Turkish central bank cut interest rates over 2021-2023, on the politically driven view that higher rates cause inflation. This column analyses the policies used
September 11, 2026
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Innovation
Predictions about the workplace impact of artificial intelligence often begin with what the technology can do captured by occupations’ exposure to AI. Using representative data
September 11, 2026
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Development
Firms in low- and middle-income countries persistently pay more to borrow than firms in high-income economies. Drawing on a new World Bank Group study of
September 9, 2026
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Banking
For its entire 15-year life as a regional bank until its collapse in 2023, Silicon Valley Bank held the same risky bet. This column argues
September 9, 2026
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International Trade
Data show that trade sanctions reduce commerce between the countries imposing them and their targets. But this bilateral success can conceal a wider failure if
September 9, 2026
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Health
Many countries have adopted different price regulations to contain pharmaceutical prices, even in markets exposed to generic competition. This column documents subtle pricing patterns in
September 7, 2026
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Finance
Governments around the world are increasingly mandating the digitalisation of business records, yet little is known about the effects of these policies beyond tax compliance.
September 7, 2026
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Economy
The 2024 reform of the EU fiscal framework makes fiscal adjustment more country-specific and less procyclical. However, it does not eliminate two fundamental tail risks:
September 7, 2026
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News
Households do not simply choose how much macroeconomic information to acquire; they choose among sources that differ in representativeness and credibility. Using a survey of
September 6, 2026
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Education
Students with the same test score can have considerably different academic ranks depending on their school peers. Using data from the Mexico City metropolitan area,
September 5, 2026
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