Europe is a research powerhouse and a global leader in high-quality science but is falling behind its international counterparts in entrepreneurship and investment.

Beñat Bilbao-Osorio and Román Arjona 21 Feb 2018

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Education, Gender and Work

Universities need philanthropy but must resist hidden agendas

Levels of philanthropic donations are on the rise, but "this crucial source of funding must not distort universities’ missions and practices."

Mark Dodgson and David Gann 15 Feb 2018

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Climate Change

Investors can help save the planet. Here’s how

Understanding how to spot sustainable companies is an important insight for investors seeking opportunity.

David Craig 16 Jan 2018

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Institutional Investors

There has never been a better time to invest in Africa - here's why

Investors and leaders looking for a ray of hope amidst the global geopolitical shifts, economic slowdown in key emerging markets, should look to Africa.

Sneha Shah 03 May 2017

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Institutional Investors

Here's what we really understand about the Chinese economy

Jack Gao explores what we really know about the Chinese economy and it's influence on a global level.

Jack Gao · Institute for New Economic Thinking 06 Jan 2017

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Future of Economic Progress

The global wealth pyramid is still topped by the 1% who own almost half of the world's wealth

The distribution of global wealth has stayed just as skewed as last year, according to a huge study by Credit Suisse.

Ben Moshinsky · Business Insider 24 Nov 2016

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Institutional Investors

3 ways for institutional investors to fight corruption

Responsible investing means not only green investing; it means investing in ways that do not reward fraud, bribery and other underhand practices.

Carlos Santiso 12 Oct 2016

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Financial and Monetary Systems

3 innovative approaches to investment, from industry experts

We spoke with industry experts to see what innovative investment methods they've been coming up with since the financial crisis.

Han Yik 01 Jun 2016

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Sustainable Development

How can we fund the Sustainable Development Goals?

The Global Goals are ambitious. And deliberately so. Success, however, will bring with it a massive socio-economic dividend.

Jem Bendell 21 Mar 2016

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Africa

Why Eurobonds are an important source of finance for Africa

High borrowing appetite by African countries has added to the fact that debt, particularly foreign currency debt, has become an important source of development finance for African economi...

John Mbu 12 Feb 2016

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Corruption

This is why construction is so corrupt

Reducing corruption and inefficiency in the construction sector is a complex governance challenge and reforms are necessary on a range of fronts.

Petter Matthews 04 Feb 2016

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Entrepreneurship

Two threats to the future of Europe

Europe played a leading role in earlier industrial revolutions. So why is it now being left behind?

Michael Altendorf 03 Feb 2016

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