Beyond free trade and protectionism
Andrew Watt and Claes-Mikael Ståhl argue that trade policy has weakened unions and democracy, and propose an open, democratically governed, pro-worker economy where trade advances share social goals
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Employment
Top tips for applied intelligence and not artificial
AI-driven productivity means maintaining quality, not simply producing more work. Jonathan Sharp shares practical tips for making AI your collaborator rather than letting it do the work for you
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The new geography of work
Professional life is becoming increasingly international. Malta’s Nomad Residence Permit gives non-EU nationals a clear residence framework that allows them to keep working remotely while living on a Mediterranean island. For global professionals, it also helps explain why Malta is increasingly seen not just as a temporary destination, but as a longer-term base
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AI takeover or slow grind?
Will AI suddenly transform the economy and upend our lives? Or is the prospect more mundane? Patrick Minford considers the effects of earlier systemic innovations and believes AI is unlikely to be different from other technology revolutions
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The billionaire paradox
Are American tech billionaires adversaries or role models for Europe? Rebecca Christie writes that the EU should ask what it wants from globally influential tech magnates, not just how to curb them
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How the rise of AI matters for fiscal policy
Predictions of the effects of AI on the economy and society tend to focus on productivity growth, job losses, and shifts in the distribution of income. Karen Dynan, Douglas Elmendorf and Louise Sheiner examine various potential scenarios for the macroeconomic effects of AI on US fiscal policy
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AI and financial inclusion
AI has the potential to transform lives and the US economy. Michael Barr warns that artificial intelligence could dramatically narrow or widen economic inequality in the US, depending on the policy choices society makes in the coming years
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AI challenges how businesses operate
AI is challenging how businesses operate. Jonathan Sharp says that organisations must rethink how decisions are made, not just who makes them, but how they are triggered, validated and executed to ensure a successful implementation strategy
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Can AI make cutlery?
Andrew Bailey highlights how UK economic growth has slowed since the Financial Crisis. He examines AI and suggests gains may take time, depend on complementary innovation, and bring uncertain effects on jobs, making investment in skills essential
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Challenging inequalities
Across developed countries there is a growing perception that social progress has stalled. Paul Johnson, James Banks, Tim Besley, Richard Blundell, Angus Deaton, Robert Joyce, and Debra Satz argue that stronger economic growth, more dynamic labour markets, and policies that help opportunities take root are essential to tackling inequalities
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