Look to the mainstream to explain the rise of the far-right
Aurelien Mondon discusses the popularity of conservative parties and argues the reason is deeply entrenched oppression that is core to Western societies
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Challenges for monetary policy that make us think
Monetary policy is too important to rely on trial and error. Klaas Knot argues that central banks need data and research to fulfil their mandate, so that they can do the best possible job
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The new economics of industrial policy
Industrial policy is at the heart of modern economic policy. Réka Juhász, Nathaniel Lane and Dani Rodrik assess the latest research and consider how to do industrial policy well
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Improving the contestability of e-commerce in two jurisdictions: the Amazon case
Improving competition in digital markets is a priority for the governments in both the United States and Europe. Fiona Scott Morton considers how Amazon’s alleged conduct controls prices on rival marketplaces
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AI and humans, the superheroes of today
Jonathan Sharp examines the role of artificial intelligence in business, and argues that corporate leaders now need to embrace AI in the workplace
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‘Home-grown’ innovation has costs as well as benefits
The EU is insecure about its tech inferiority. Fiona Scott Morton and Cameron Steger argue that Europe can improve its innovation systems, but should not try to copy the US approach
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Globalisation and crossborder data transfers
Banri Ito and Eiichi Tomiura use a survey of Japanese firms in 2019 and 2021 to examine the dynamics of corporate activities related to crossborder data flows
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Responsible innovation in money and payments
Innovations in money and payments continue to be of primary importance. Michelle Bowman caution against solutions that could disrupt and disintermediate the banking system
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Talking about competitiveness in Europe: productivity not protection
The European Commission put EU competitiveness at the top of the agenda. Filippo di Mauro and Marco Matani argue that productivity, financial soundness, and quality orientation are the most important factors
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Looking at the opportunities – on the way to a sustainable economy
Sabine Mauderer argues that reducing uncertainty about climate change will help us to embrace the opportunities of the green transition
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