Half of the graduates from top economics PhD programmes in the US publish next to nothing in the years following degree completion. This column studies
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The World Bank’s new corporate scorecard sets a critical target: generating millions of well-paying jobs. This is vital for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region,
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As the global population nears 10 billion by mid-century, agricultural productivity will play a critical role in feeding the world. Over the past 60 years,
Governments across the world are implementing policies to address the threat from climate change and to transition their economies to net zero. The changes will
Though ‘buy now, pay later’ loans are increasingly popular, critics argue that they encourage high costs and unsound borrowing. This column examines how such services
The escalating technology competition between the United States and China is reshaping global dynamics. As artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a critical frontier of this
Desalination offers a viable solution to water scarcity in the Pacific, but its success depends on careful planning, energy efficiency, and environmental considerations. Integrating renewable