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Digital Economy and Society
What trade tensions could mean for global growth, according to the IMF
The latest IMF data shows what's in store for the world economy.
Future of Government
Why some good ideas make it – and others don’t
"The solutions that policy-makers are looking for have often already been invented somewhere else but an idea is just an ephemera without the right person to make it happen."
Real Estate
Berlin has the world's fastest rising city property prices
House prices in Berlin increased by more than 20% in 2017, according to data from estate agent Knight Frank.
Global Governance
Here's why we need to rethink how we label global regions
Bill Gates says it's inappropriate to use the terms 'developed' and 'developing.' He is erasing this simplistic distinction from his vocabulary.
Financial and Monetary Systems
The world's most expensive prime property
This chart shows the amount of prime residential property around the world that can be bought with $1 million.
Brazil
Brazil is at a crossroads. These are the paths it could take
The South American nation has a chance for reform at home, but also to play a major role in global politics.
Global Governance
This is the major impact globalization has had on productivity
New IMF research looks at the flow of knowledge and technology across the world.
Global Governance
The trouble with speaking English as a second language
Language diversity has a big impact on perception and conceptions.
Geo-economics
The global liberal order is in trouble - can it be salvaged, or will it be replaced?
Brexit, protectionism, fake news, the rise of China … the future of liberal democracy and open markets has never looked so imperilled. Can the West can bounce back and, if not, what will ...
International Security
These 3 challenges are threatening to shake up economics
Harold James reflects on previous changes to economic theory, the situation today and what the future holds.
United States
Germans and Americans think very differently about their relationship
Despite positive opinions from America towards Germany, it seems the admiration doesn't go both ways.
United States
Germans and Americans think very differently about their relationship
Despite positive opinions from America towards Germany, it seems the admiration doesn't go both ways.
Future of Energy
Renewables grew twice as fast as fossil fuels in 2017
A new UN report shows that 157 gigawatts of renewable energy was commissioned in 2017, compared to 70 gigawatts of fossil fuels.
Space
This is what the future holds for the International Space Station
The ISS's days are numbered, but what will replace it and what will its legacy be?
Youth Perspectives
The global youth movement is gaining momentum
Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown discusses the power of young people in an interconnected world.