The evolution of Russia sanctions in 2022
Russia’s entry into Ukraine set off an unprecedented wave of sanctions and export controls. Nancy Fischer, Steven Farmer and Iris Karaman review the impact on Russia and the global economy
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Driving change
It has become more critical for senior and aspiring leaders within organisations to ‘re-set’ their understanding of markets, organisations, customers, and citizens. Mike Cooray and Rikke Duus investigate
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Carbon taxes may be a boon for the world, even in the short run
Bruno Conte, Klaus Desmet and Esteban Rossi-Hansberg argue that it is time to take a serious look at carbon taxes as they are less costly than you thought
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Navigating international trade through economic turbulence
International trade is returning to pre-pandemic levels, but threats are emerging. Graham Bright discusses potential obstacles to trade
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How Europe should answer the US Inflation Reduction Act
David Kleimann, Niclas Poitiers, André Sapir, Simone Tagliapietra, Nicolas Véron, Reinhilde Veugelers and Jeromin Zettelmeyer argue that the EU should respond to the Inflation Reduction Act by pursuing broader aims such as a speedy decarbonisation and a broader development policy
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Crypto dominoes
Cryptoassets promise radical change in how people pay, save and invest. Fabio Panetta considers the bursting crypto bubbles and the destiny of digital finance
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The BVI – resilient and rebuilding
The BVI is a leading player in the global economy. Simon Gray says this demonstrates the strength and resilience of the financial services sector
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The beginning of the end for cryptocurrencies
Jon Danielsson argues that cryptocurrencies have now reached the beginning of the end as the factors fuelling their success have come to a standstill
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To cap or not to cap: the deal Europe needs on energy prices
Simone Tagliapietra, Georg Zachmann and Jeromin Zettelmeyer argue that a EU gas price cap would be counterproductive, but the reasons why it is supported widely must be addressed
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Will the European Union price cap on Russian oil work?
The G7 Russian oil price cap is an ambitious but untested instrument. Ben McWilliams, Simone Tagliapietra and Georg Zachmann argue that, despite pitfalls, the cap has the potential to be the most of potent sanctions
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