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Future of Economic Progress
Auctions are changing, thanks to 2020's Nobel economics prize winners
Improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats by U.S. economists Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson, has secured the pair the 2020 Nobel Prize in Economics.
The Great Reset
Why bailing out companies doesn't help people recover from economic shocks of COVID-19
To build resilience and alleviate consequences of recessions, governments should realign incentives for companies and focus spending on social protection.
United States
Going public: This chart shows the 92 year history of the Dow Jones Industrial Average
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has changed significantly since it was introduced in the 1920s - and these changes offer a window into a changing US economy.
United States
Wage gaps are costing the U.S. economy trillions of dollars
Citigroup has published a new report estimating the US has lost around $16 trillion dollars since 2000, due to racial inequality.
Better Business
How banks can help companies restructure for growth
The banking industry has to walk the tightrope of balancing relief with financial responsibility.
SDI2020
Harnessing COVID-19’s digital dividend to finance the Sustainable Development Goals
The pandemic's disruption creates an opportunity to harness digital to deliver citizen-centric finance – and deliver the Sustainable Development Goals.
Future of Economic Progress
2008 vs. Today: Why we’re more pessimistic about the economic situation now
New research by the Pew Research Center shows that global attitudes about the state of the economy over the pandemic are more negative than in 2008.
Emerging Technologies
Emerging technologies are reshaping financial services. Here's how
A new report from the World Economic Forum explores how emerging technology clusters are changing the financial services industry. Here are three examples.
Insurance
We need to build resiliency. Here's how the insurance and asset management industry can lead the way
A new framework for the insurance and asset management industry to play a leading role in establishing a new societal risk compact.
Illicit Economy
This is how to achieve a clean economic recovery that combats organized crime
A starting point would be to improve public-private sharing of financial information to fight financial crime across-borders.
Public Finance and Social Protection
5 types of fintech startups that can drive financial inclusion
Fintech startups are offering new, innovative services to increase financial inclusion.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Why it's time to take central banks' digital currencies seriously
Central bank-issued digital currencies, such as China's e-RMB, could upend the global economic order. But there are technological barriers to overcome first.
European Union
What we can learn from Europe's response to the COVID-19 crisis
Europe came together to save citizens, businesses and member countries during the COVID-19 pandemic with bold action.
Insurance
Why COVID-19 makes inclusion a strategic imperative for business
COVID-19 is a threshold moment in the alignment of words with deeds. Stakeholder capitalism and sustainable finance are gathering steam - are you on board?
Ageing
Coronavirus is creating retirement insecurity. These 10 steps can defuse the timebomb of an ageing population
Considering tangible assets (including savings and property), and less tangible assets such as health, skills and career readiness to work longer.