Elon Musk and the narratives of decadence
Felix Schilk considers the idea of decadence, and argues moral decline triggered by excessive indulgence links all anti-democratic movements, and can be seen throughout history
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Can the EU survive Trumpism?
Trump could bring political contagion that harms the very functioning of the European Union. Heather Grabbe and Jean Pisani-Ferry argue that Trumpism could fatally undermine European integration if governments do not stand firm and defend the EU’s law-based system
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Global challenges and expectations
Andrew Bailey reflects on the role that public institutions have played over the last eighty years. As these institutions continue to face challenge to their legitimacy there is a need to reinforce these institutions and their governance in terms of accountability
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Aligning food taxation with climate goals
Agriculture contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Mattia Ricci, Ignacio Pérez Domínguez, Stijn Van Houtven, Jordan Hristov and Toon Vandyck examine how to tax agriculture as a path to greening consumption in Europe
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Using data as a production factor
A major task for the new European Commission will be develop coherent data laws. Bertin Martens discusses some policy ideas for a new EU data strategy
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America under Trump
The short-term implications of the new Trump administration for the US and the EU economies are potentially wide ranging. Moreno Bertoldi and Marco Buti argue that it could be more pervasive in the medium and long-term
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A new way to price carbon
The social cost of carbon has been a critical component in shaping climate policy. Christoph Hambel, Ton van den Bremer and Frederick Van Der Ploeg propose a new way to price carbon
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The leading challenges facing central bankers
Monetary policy is being eased as inflation falls. Christopher Waller considers the geopolitical risks that will remain a challenge for central bankers in 2025
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What roles should the private sector and the Fed play in payments?
The Federal Reserve should play a minimal, supportive role in payments infrastructure, letting the private sector take the lead, Christopher Waller argues
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Quantum computing and the financial system
Quantum computers may have a profound impact on the financial system. Raphael Auer, Angela Dupont, Leonardo Gambacorta, Joon Suk Park, Koji Takahashi, and Andras Valko explore the transformative potential to the financial system, including the potential benefits as well as the main risks
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