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A quarterly magazine featuring commentaries, interviews, predictions, book recommendations, and much more, all from the world’s leading thinkers. Scroll down to view the full archive.
The Year Ahead 2018
World-renowned thinkers and leaders address the defining political, economic, scientific, and cultural developments of the previous 12 months and suggest what to expect in 2018.
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Will the Center Hold?
Free to readWill the Center Hold?
Lawrence H. Summers foresees a catatrophic political scenario if a financial crisis erupts or a recession takes hold. -
Will Monetary Policy Trigger Another Financial Crisis?
Will Monetary Policy Trigger Another Financial Crisis?
Alex Friedman identifies legacy risks from a decade of unconventional measures that central banks will soon roll back. -
How Inequality Works
How Inequality Works
Angus Deaton identifies several factors behind the stagnation of median wages and soaring incomes at the top. -
Central Banks’ Year of Reckoning
Central Banks’ Year of Reckoning
Raghuram G. Rajan assesses the track record of unconventional monetary policies now that reliance on them is diminishing. -
The Global Economy’s Risky Recovery
The Global Economy’s Risky Recovery
Joseph E. Stiglitz predicts that growth will continue to pick up worldwide in 2018, but that longer-term dangers are looming. -
A New Balance for the Global Age
A New Balance for the Global Age
Gordon Brown argues that international cooperation must account for the concerns of national sovereignty. -
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A Year of Renewed Climate Commitments
A Year of Renewed Climate Commitments
Laurence Tubiana is optimistic about global efforts to meet the goals of the Paris agreement – with or without the US. -
Africa, the Business Deal of the Century
Africa, the Business Deal of the Century
Célestin Monga touts the global benefits of increased investment in developing the continent’s manufacturing capacity. -
Agile Governance for a Fractured World
Agile Governance for a Fractured World
Klaus Schwab thinks policymakers will need to act more like start-ups to meet the challenges of rapid change. -
Asia’s Cities Against North Korea
Asia’s Cities Against North Korea
Yuriko Koike calls on the region’s municipal leaders to help mitigate the threat posed by Kim Jong-un’s rogue regime. -
Can Economic Policy Solve Economic Problems?
Can Economic Policy Solve Economic Problems?
Jason Furman says it’s time to stop lying to voters about what policymakers – even the most innovative – can achieve. -
East Asia’s Rising Star
East Asia’s Rising Star
Sri Mulyani Indrawati says strong macroeconomic performance has positioned Indonesia for further political and economic progress.
