International Trade
There is general agreement that a currency’s safe-haven status can be gauged by its response to changes in financial volatility. This column documents how, in
October 15, 2025
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Innovation
Technological innovation is a driving force for economic growth and social change. In particular, disruptive innovation has the potential to alter existing industrial structures and
October 15, 2025
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Finance
The stock market participation puzzle (Campbell 2006) – the observation that few households invest in the stock market – has attracted attention for decades. Standard
October 15, 2025
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Economy
Inequality is a major concern for many economies, as it shapes social stability, economic growth, and overall wellbeing. Across the Western world, inequality has been
October 15, 2025
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Education
Many European countries have adopted the American model of doctoral training and academic evaluation. While this model suits America’s vast, mobile labour market, in Europe
October 13, 2025
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Banking
Economic growth in Europe continues to trail behind that of the US, largely due to smaller productivity gains. A key factor behind this gap is
October 13, 2025
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Finance
Commodity prices have historically been considered leading indicators of inflation, but the relationship has weakened since the mid-1980s, making them less reliable predictors. This column
October 13, 2025
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Development
Infrastructure diplomacy has become a central arena for strategic competition. This column examines how China’s Belt and Road Initiative has reshaped Japan’s overseas infrastructure engagement
October 10, 2025
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Innovation
Economic historians have long debated whether lagging regions can catch up in productivity with industrial leaders. This column shows that, under the right conditions, such
October 10, 2025
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CLimate Change
Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and intense with climate change. Children are particularly vulnerable to such environmental stressors. This column uses nationwide exam
October 10, 2025
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