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The Perils of Retirement in America
The Perils of Retirement in America
Teresa Ghilarducci proposes a Grey New Deal that would boost economic security for all US workers in old age. -
Trump on Trial
Trump on Trial
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Nancy Isenberg, Eric Posner, Reed Galen, Richard K. Sherwin, William L. SilberFrom a long list of criminal indictments to unfavorable voter demographics, there is plenty standing between presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump and a second term in the White House. But a Trump victory in the November election remains a distinct possibility – and a cause for serious economic concern.
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Navigating Major Transitions in an Uncertain Economy
Navigating Major Transitions in an Uncertain Economy
Mohamed A. El-Erian explains how to recalibrate expectations in the face of yet another forecasting failure. -
Central Banks in a Cashless World
Central Banks in a Cashless World
Mariana Mazzucato & David Eaves explain why policymakers should become more involved in shaping or creating digital-payments infrastructure. -
The IMF Chose the Right Leader the Wrong Way
The IMF Chose the Right Leader the Wrong Way
Ngaire Woods thinks the Fund’s process for selecting its managing director is woefully out of step with today’s world. -
Fifty Years of Immunization Success Call for 50 More
Fifty Years of Immunization Success Call for 50 More
Sania Nishtar touts the remarkable results of global collaboration on routine vaccination and foresees continued progress. -
Governments Must Step Up to Prevent Cervical Cancer
Governments Must Step Up to Prevent Cervical Cancer
Ifeanyi M. Nsofor urges policymakers worldwide to commit to administering the HPV vaccine as widely as possible. -
Must Democratizing the Media Be Bad for Democracy?
Must Democratizing the Media Be Bad for Democracy?
Carsten Brosda proposes a strategy to defend the digital public square against manipulation and algorithmic distortion. -
Trump Is Putin’s Only Hope Now
Trump Is Putin’s Only Hope Now
Carl Bildt considers the implications of Ukraine finally receiving the Western military aid it has been waiting for. -
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Navigating Major Transitions in an Uncertain Economy
Navigating Major Transitions in an Uncertain Economy
Apr 26, 2024 Mohamed A. El-Erian explains how to recalibrate expectations in the face of yet another forecasting failure.
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Must Democratizing the Media Be Bad for Democracy?
Must Democratizing the Media Be Bad for Democracy?
Apr 26, 2024 Carsten Brosda proposes a strategy to defend the digital public square against manipulation and algorithmic distortion.
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Central Banks in a Cashless World
Central Banks in a Cashless World
Apr 26, 2024 Mariana Mazzucato & David Eaves explain why policymakers should become more involved in shaping or creating digital-payments infrastructure.
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Governments Must Step Up to Prevent Cervical Cancer
Governments Must Step Up to Prevent Cervical Cancer
Apr 26, 2024 Ifeanyi M. Nsofor urges policymakers worldwide to commit to administering the HPV vaccine as widely as possible.
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The Perils of Retirement in America
The Perils of Retirement in America
Apr 26, 2024 Teresa Ghilarducci proposes a Grey New Deal that would boost economic security for all US workers in old age.
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The Perils of Retirement in America
The Perils of Retirement in America
Teresa Ghilarducci proposes a Grey New Deal that would boost economic security for all US workers in old age. -
China’s Rebalancing Imperative
China’s Rebalancing Imperative
Stephen S. Roach explains why the Chinese authorities should switch to a consumption- and productivity-led growth model. -
Minxin Pei on China’s economy, surveillance state, repression of dissent, and more
Minxin Pei on China’s economy, surveillance state, repression of dissent, and more
Minxin Pei doubts China’s government is willing to do what is needed to restore growth, describes the low-tech approaches taken by the country’s vast security apparatus, considers the Chinese social-credit system’s repressive potential, and more. -
Governments Must Shape AI’s Future
Governments Must Shape AI’s Future
Mariana Mazzucato & Fausto Gernone urge policymakers to see themselves as proactive participants in technological innovation and market-making. -
Is Techno-Monopoly Inevitable?
Is Techno-Monopoly Inevitable?
William H. Janeway assesses a new theory of “technological market power” and its effects on the modern economy. -
Joseph S. Nye, Jr., on nuclear risk, American hubris, great-power competition, and more
Joseph S. Nye, Jr., on nuclear risk, American hubris, great-power competition, and more
Joseph S. Nye, Jr. calls for restoring the credibility of the US nuclear umbrella, highlights the role of nongovernmental agencies in international relations, worries that the US will play its cards poorly vis-à-vis China, and more.
Profit and Peril
“It is better to ask forgiveness than permission” has been the mantra of the digital revolution so far, and one should not expect that to change with artificial intelligence. For those already in a position to dominate this potentially groundbreaking sector, the opportunities are too enticing to miss.
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Sustainability Now
Sustainability Now brings together leading voices in all of the domains involved in combating climate change, each addressing specific facets of the challenge.
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AI Holds the Key to Resilient Cities
AI Holds the Key to Resilient Cities
Justina Nixon-Saintil surveys the technology's foreseeable applications in promoting urban sustainable development. -
What a Climate-Aligned IMF Would Look Like
What a Climate-Aligned IMF Would Look Like
Mohamed Nasheed & Rakesh Mohan explain how the managing director can fully position the institution to help the most vulnerable countries. -
The Ozone Layer’s Recovery Shows How to Protect the Planet
The Ozone Layer’s Recovery Shows How to Protect the Planet
Robert Redford & Xiye Bastida highlight the critical role of international cooperation in preserving the planet’s habitability.