Fighting global warming requires huge investments in decarbonated energy generation. To address this challenge, the European authorities introduced a regulation promoting the use of long-term
Policy debates around education tend to focus on class size and teaching quality. But a recent body of research highlights the role parents play in
Global fertility rates are falling, with major economic consequences. Conventional policies like parental leave and financial incentives have had limited impact. This column presents new
Unpaid care provided by family members or friends remains the predominant form of support for older people in Europe. This column examines ways to measure
Intensifying climate extremes are exposing growing gaps in insurance coverage and threatening financial resilience. Drawing on a recent panel hosted at the Collège de France,
Global disruptions have highlighted the euro area’s reliance on foreign input sourcing. Using firm-level data for five EU member states, this column studies how disruptions
How can sustainable PPPs and resilient infrastructure help accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Just days after the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29)
Being able to read with comprehension is one of the most fundamental skills a student can acquire in school. Reading opens the door to academic
There is growing evidence of a decline in the mental health of the young in Western developed countries such that, today, the young tend to
Elevated corporate debt and high interest rates amid heightened uncertainty will test global economic resilience. Moreover, the increasing role of nonbank financial institutions in credit