Economics & Finance
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The Crisis that Germany Needs
The Crisis that Germany Needs
Barry Eichengreen argues that the country's economic woes reflect decades-old institutions that are no longer fit for purpose. -
Successful Industrial Policy Requires Industry Experts
Successful Industrial Policy Requires Industry Experts
Diane Coyle thinks governments need to rebuild capacities they abandoned decades ago. -
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China’s Fast-Changing Economic Adjustments
China’s Fast-Changing Economic Adjustments
Zhang Jun outlines policymakers' task as the country's growth model confronts new sources of uncertainty. -
Why DOGE and Musk Will Fail
Why DOGE and Musk Will Fail
Laura Tyson & Lenny Mendonca identify a fundamental flaw in the design of Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency.” -
The Sources of Japanese Resilience
The Sources of Japanese Resilience
Chris Patten emphasizes the country’s ability to avoid the divisive politics currently plaguing other liberal democracies. -
A Fiscally Low-Cost Solution to China’s Economic Challenges
A Fiscally Low-Cost Solution to China’s Economic Challenges
Shang-Jin Wei outlines steps that policymakers can take to foster sustainable growth without increasing government debt. -
The Second Glass Ceiling for Women
The Second Glass Ceiling for Women
Xianghong Wang urges the Chinese government to end its gender-specific mandatory retirement policy and adopt a flexible system. -
Why Bidenomics Did Not Deliver at the Polls
Why Bidenomics Did Not Deliver at the Polls
Dani Rodrik thinks the Democrats were right to embrace economic populism, but neglected to update it for this century.