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COVID-19
The two population megatrends set to shape the next decade
By the end of 2021, there will be 4 billion people in the global consumer class with urbanization continuing to rise steadily throughout the next decade.
COVID-19
Here's how rising inflation is affecting us around the world
Inflation is on the rise and people around the world are feeling the squeeze as the cost of living increases, according to a new Ipsos survey.
Geo-economics
Stakeholder Capitalism: A brief history of GDP - and what could come next
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the sum of the value of all goods and services produced in a country each year. Is it time to rethink it for a new era?
Future of Economic Progress
What is common prosperity and how is China's philanthrophic sector advancing it?
China is fostering economic and social change through the concept of common prosperity. Its philanthropic sector is helping to advance this endeavour.
Future of Economic Progress
Inflation is well above target in many countries, so what can policymakers do?
With inflationary pressures intensifying and Omicron generating new uncertainties, monetary policymakers are facing new and challenging tradeoffs globally.
Cities and Urbanization
Tel Aviv is now the world’s most expensive city
An annual global survey reveals the most expensive cities in the world. Find out where the cost of living prices are soaring or falling.
COVID-19
This is how COVID-19 hit household expenditure in Europe
New data reveals exactly how the pandemic impacted consumer spending across Europe - and there are some surprising results.
Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
5 key insights on the future-readiness of SMEs
SMEs play a significant role in enabling and shaping the nature of innovation. We share the insights of over 300 CEOs and founders of forward-looking SMEs.
Pandemic Preparedness and Response
What the EU has learned from overcoming the financial crisis and COVID-19
European economist Marco Buti retraces the analytical underpinnings of the economic policy responses to COVID-19 and the global financial crisis.
SDG 05: Gender Equality
The gender gap in economics is growing - here's why we need to close it
Women are more likely to pursue a university degree than men, but the proportion of women graduating in economics has decreased or remained stagnant for 20 years.
Geo-economics
Which emerging economies have the best universities?
‘Secondary emerging’ economies lead the way in Times Higher Education (THE) Emerging Economies Universities Rankings 2022.
Artificial Intelligence
6 positive AI visions for the future of work
We asked experts to discuss the challenges of artificial intelligence developments in the workplace, their economic impacts and share their positive AI visions for the future.
Climate Change
The link between climate change and inflation explained
Experts have explored new evidence for a panel of advanced and emerging economies on the impact of very high temperatures on prices.
Future of Economic Progress
Is infinite economic growth possible on a finite planet?
Evidence suggests that economic growth can also help the planet if it's made green through the use of new technologies, writes an expert in economic policy.
Future of Economic Progress
Who were the winners and losers in the COVID-19 'wealth surge'?
New research shows that the bulk of the increase in saving and wealth in the US occurred at the top of the wealth distribution during COVID-19.