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Workforce and Employment
These countries are gaining the most by employing older workers
Hiring more seniors and retirees could be worth $3.5 trillion to OECD economies.
Competitiveness Framework
These are the most competitive economies in the Arab world
The Arab World Competitiveness Report 2018 looks at key trends, challenges and opportunities in the region.
Future of Economic Progress
Can we achieve equality for all?
Globalization has lowered inequality between countries - but the impact within countries often hasn't been so positive.
Future of Economic Progress
How are wealth and income inequality linked in the US?
New data that spans the distribution of income and wealth in the US since 1949 could allow us to understand the unequal relationship.
Geo-economics
How greater access to new global markets pushes the best firms to get better
Positive export shocks have a clear effect on innovation within successful firms.
Italy
What Cristiano Ronaldo tells us about the economics of football
A football club's ability to make money is a lot harder than it seems.
India
There's a major demographic shift happening
The global middle class is expanding as developing countries imitate successful institutions and policies from developed nations.
China
This is how the Pearl River Delta has transformed from farmland into a megacity
The region has experiened unprecedented growth.
International Trade and Investment
This trade data goes all the way back to 1800. Here's what it tells us
A new database looks at imports and exports since 1800.
International Trade and Investment
What ketchup tells us about globalization
Countries often propose tariffs not on the most valuable items in their trading relationships but rather products iconic of national character. A good example - tomato ketchup.
India
India's future as a world power depends on 4 key relationships
India is fast acquiring the ability to shape the Indo-Pacific region and, beyond that, the dynamically evolving global order.
Global Economic Imbalances
How will regional inequality affect the European economy?
We must unleash the economic potential of poorer regions, argue the authors.
Fragility, Violence and Conflict
Large parts of the world are growing more fragile. Here are 5 steps to reverse course
Contrary to popular belief, economic growth does not necessarily lead to social change and institutional development. But with smarter tools, better investment and targeted support, there...
Arctic
Artificial islands, robo-ships, sleepless soldiers. Is this the future of the Arctic?
As climate change opens up access to trade routes and resources in the Arctic, it's time to consider whether emerging technology will exacerbate and solve conflict near the North pole
Global Governance
5 facts about global military spending
It's at its highest level since the Cold War.