Agriculture
Water systems are under stress across the region, and that puts sustainable farming, better nutrition, and everyone’s health at risk. Asia and the Pacific’s food
May 11, 2026
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Finance
Transparency, strategic debt plans, and fiscal-risk control are key to building a durable framework that anticipates risks and constrains borrowing decisions. Recent lessons from the
May 8, 2026
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Economy
As the conflict in the Middle East continues, uncertainty around oil prices has surged to levels last seen in the 1970s—and that is bad news
May 8, 2026
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Banking
Central bank independence refers to the absence of political influence on monetary policymaking. It is widely accepted that independence acts as a commitment device to
May 6, 2026
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Economy
The relationship between defence spending and growth has recently returned to the centre of policy discourse. This column argues that increased military expenditure should add
May 6, 2026
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Environment
Governments across Europe are increasingly acting to help industry remain competitive without compromising EU climate policy. This column uses the GREENR general equilibrium model and
May 3, 2026
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Economy
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is widely seen as a key driver of development. It can finance productive investment, foster technology transfer, create jobs, and help
May 3, 2026
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Education
Soaring rents, long waiting lists, and mounting political anger are forcing governments across Europe to address gaps in social housing provision. This column examines whether
May 3, 2026
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Innovation
The US college wage premium nearly doubled between 1980 and 2010, rising fastest in dense cities and among young workers. This column argues that the
April 29, 2026
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Banking
Do banks fail because of runs or because they become insolvent? Answering this question is central to understanding financial crises and designing effective financial stability
April 29, 2026
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