thought leadership

  

Income inequality and the liberal economic order

The liberal economic order is under pressure. Shekhar Aiyar argues that global welfare gains should be safeguarded and built on, not undermined by a blinkered perception of liberalism

  

Elections and devaluations

An unprecedented number of voters will go to the polls globally in 2024. Jeffrey Frankel discusses incumbent’s efforts to buoy the economy and the post-election economic situations

   

Unlocking the power of ideas

The history of human progress has been defined by technological breakthroughs generated by ideas. Christine Lagarde argues we need the right conditions that allow them to reach their full potential

 

The populist dynamic

There has been a surge in populism across Western democracies. Vincenzo Galasso, Massimo Morelli, Tommaso Nannicini and Piero Stanig evaluate how ruling parties might counter populism

   

“Know thyself”

Failure to meet the Paris climate goals poses economic challenges that have an impact on central banks’ work, argues Frank Elderson. To avoid mistakes, policymakers must address the resulting structural changes

  

A virtuous circle

Trust is essential for the success of public policies. Agustín Carstens argues that policymakers’ success in dealing with recent crises was due to the trust they had built over the years, which allowed them to take decisive action when required