Over the next decade, an unprecedented 1.2 billion young people in the Global South will become working-age adults. However, the job market in these countries
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The literature on the economic origins of political radicalism revolves largely around the ‘China shock’. Yet, trade not only causes shifts in the labour market
Since 2016, there has been a surge of commitments for net zero emissions by large firms. This column analyses whether these corporate commitments can have
As artificial intelligence is becoming a top priority for businesses and policymakers worldwide, understanding what makes a country competitive in AI-driven industries is crucial for
Central bank independence has recently re-emerged as a major concern within political economy discussions. This column shows that improvements in central bank independence yield long-lasting
Using survey data from the RAND American Educator Panels, the authors examine the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and products among teachers and principals