A race is raging among global powers to secure access to critical minerals to power the simultaneous energy and digital transitions the world is experiencing.
Integrating ethnic minorities in the classroom enriches the educational environment, but some studies find that it lowers student test scores. This column explores what may
Policies aimed at reducing economic fluctuations primarily focus on disruptive recessions, but booms may also have hidden costs. A rise in wages increases the opportunity
The 2023 Nobel Committee awarded the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel to Claudia Goldin. Among her many contributions is
The ECB’s Governing Council moved to the preparation phase of the digital euro in October 2023. This column studies the implications of the digital euro
An extended period of benign funding conditions has changed corporate bond markets globally. This column shows how the investment grade segment has become dominated by
Achieving global net zero emissions requires rapid deployment of low-carbon technologies. Using online job postings from 35 countries, this column measures the diffusion of low-carbon
The energy transition will require large quantities of the critical raw materials mined and processed in countries that are geopolitically distant from the EU. This
As the world grapples with signs of increasing geopolitical fragmentation, it is important to reflect on the lessons of the past. This column studies the