Martín Guzmán examines the lessons of Argentina’s recent debt restructuring, considers the applications of his (and Joseph Stiglitz’s) theory of “pseudo-wealth,” and shows what Dostoyevsky understood about economics.

Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg explains how to alleviate short-run economic pain in developing economies, considers how China’s “dual-circulation strategy” will affect its regional neighbors, and identifies what drives legal reforms to improve gender equality.

Mary Robinson challenges the notion of “climate fatigue,” explains why climate change isn’t gender-neutral, and highlights how storytelling drives progress.

Philippe Legrain says the EU and member states’ governments should hold populists’ feet to the fire, calls for a Franco-German grand bargain, and explains how to ensure that welcoming refugees yields economic dividends.

Kishore Mahbubani urges Joe Biden to tackle American plutocracy, warns that the West will regret provoking China, and offers advice to countries caught in the crossfire of the Sino-American rivalry.

James K. Galbraith holds out little hope for Joe Biden’s COVID-19 response, describes a progressive agenda for the next four years, and issues a call to defund economics departments.

Joseph S. Nye, Jr. warns that Trumpism will outlast Donald Trump, urges Joe Biden to build his presidency on trust and honesty, and identifies some of the next administration’s biggest challenges.

PS Commentators examine the US election's stakes for the economy, foreign policy, and American society.

Kenneth Rogoff describes the COVID-19 relief package the US needs, advocates negative interest rates, and shows that the pandemic strengthens the case for a less-cash society.