Energy
Europe’s recent energy crisis generated large windfall rents for electricity producers. Yet, most EU governments responded with costly downstream measures that left wholesale prices –
October 6, 2025
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Digital Technology
Artificial intelligence tools can now produce highly realistic text, images, and videos at almost no cost, prompting concerns that the proliferation of fabricated content may
October 6, 2025
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International Trade
The 2025 US tariff increases varied significantly across most economies. This column argues that the economic impact of these tariffs will also not be uniform.
October 6, 2025
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Banking
While the inflation expectations of professional forecasters and firms are well anchored around inflation targets, the inflation expectations of citizens tend to be widely dispersed.
October 6, 2025
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Finance
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 1, 2025
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Politics
Citizens need clear, accessible information to make informed decisions, but today’s digital landscape can be overwhelming. This column tests whether an AI chatbot can ease
October 1, 2025
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Banking
While the inflation expectations of professional forecasters and firms are well anchored around inflation targets, the inflation expectations of citizens tend to be widely dispersed.
October 1, 2025
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International Trade
When wealth or income suddenly increases, colloquially referred to as ‘easy money’, this may be directed towards unproductive use, referred to as ‘easy spending’. At
October 1, 2025
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Development
Western donors drastically cut foreign aid in 2025, reigniting the familiar debate over whether aid works. This column examines how aid affects targeted political violence,
October 1, 2025
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Banking
Since the Global Crisis, prudential instruments to address financial stability concerns have been enhanced and broadly adopted across countries. Using the recently updated International Banking
September 29, 2025
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