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Public Finance and Social Protection Systems
What cryptocurrencies will do to the integrity of politics
New avenues for private entities to funnel untraceable money into the political system have serious repercussions for policy makers and the fight against corruption.
Big Data
The key to tackling financial exclusion? Data
The vast amount of information we create and gather today could help reach those currently missing out.
Education, Gender and Work
US school teachers are among the worst-paid in the developed world
Teachers' strikes have drawn attention to the issue.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Where in Europe have wages fallen most?
Workers across the EU are still feeling the effects of the economic crisis.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Where in Europe have wages fallen most?
Workers across the EU are still feeling the effects of the economic crisis.
Long-Term Investing, Infrastructure and Development
Is this the simple solution that could fix public funding?
A new way to deliver upgraded transport, public housing, power, water and healthcare is something all political forces can get behind.
Workforce and Employment
These countries have the most generous pensions
Pension savings systems differ around the world but the largest of these pots mask a funding gap that is expected to reach $400 trillion by 2050.
Public Finance and Social Protection Systems
How the world can start addressing global wealth inequalities
High and rising income inequality is a serious concern in many countries, however, wealth is distributed even more unequally than income.
Cities and Urbanization
2 simple steps that can unlock the hidden wealth of cities
For many metropolises, managing their assets better could allow them to invest more in infrastructure without having to raise taxes or cut spending elsewhere. Dag Detter explains.
Global Economic Imbalances
Here's how Finland solved its homelessness problem
The number of homeless people in Finland has been slowly decreasing.
France
India is going to fund the world’s largest national health programme
The Indian government has announced a large investment in public health.
Workforce and Employment
How inequality broke the dreams of Europe's young people
IMF staff are launching new, European Union-focused research highlighting the impact of unemployment and inadequate social protection on the young
Public Finance and Social Protection Systems
The social safety net is not ready for the next tech revolution. Here’s why
Government programmes have failed to keep pace with the changes in the workforce.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Why we need to talk about financial crime
From human trafficking in Malaysia, to prostitution in Romania, the human cost of financial crime is very real.
Global Governance
Most people around the world are overly pessimistic
From murder rates to teenage births, most people get it wrong when they guess what is happening in their countries.