Tag: Economics

Soldiers carry the European flag during a military ceremony, a fitting image for a continent debating how far its war economy should reshape the symbols and structures of integration. Photo by European Parliament (CC BY-NC-ND)

The Thinking Line

Is Europe Preparing for a Permanent War Economy?

Russia’s war against Ukraine has entered its third year, but the political…

P&RR

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Bank of England headquarters in the City of London, the institution responsible for the United Kingdom’s monetary policy and financial stability.

The Thinking Line

Are Independent Central Banks Losing Democratic Legitimacy?

Central bank independence, once a pillar of technocratic governance, is now facing…

P&RR

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The Supreme Court chamber in Washington, D.C., where rulings on campaign finance and political speech have shaped the power of political spending in the United States.

Books

Reflections on the Effect of Excessive Private Power

About the book Private Power and Democracy's Decline: How to Make Capitalism…

Mordecai Kurz

17 Min Read

Supreme Court of the United States building at dusk in Washington, D.C., illuminated against a clear evening sky. Photo by Joe Ravi, CC BY-SA.

The Politics Brief

Has the Supreme Court Redefined Tariff Power?

Supreme Court limits executive tariff authority, reshaping U.S. trade policy and separation…

P&RR

5 Min Read

A fisheye view of Wall Street in New York City, featuring the statue of George Washington at Federal Hall with the New York Stock Market Exchange in the background. Forms part of: U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection (C00).

The Thinking Line

The Geopolitics of the Stock Market

Far from being neutral arenas of supply and demand, stock markets operate…

P&RR

16 Min Read

A detailed black and white sketch of Milton Friedman, deep in thought with his hand resting on his chin. Milton Friedman, known for his influential work on free-market policies and the economic consequences of his theories.

Books

The Economic Consequences of Milton Friedman

The term ‘neoliberalism’ is commonly used pejoratively and as a catch all…

Gwyn Bevan

15 Min Read

Books

How China’s E-Commerce Boom Charts a Digital Path to Growth

In merely 20 years, China leapfrogged developed economies to build an e-commerce…

Lizhi Liu

11 Min Read

Cover of the book Winners and Losers. The Psychology of Foreign Trade

Laureates

Why Public Opinion on Trade Is Not Just About Economics

About Winners and Losers: The Psychology of Foreign Trade, winner of the…

P&RR

5 Min Read

The image displays several oil rigs positioned in a body of water under a cloudy sky that casts a somber, gloomy atmosphere. These massive structures, aligned across the horizon, emphasize the dominant presence of the oil industry amid political instability.

Analysis & Theories

Political Instability and the Oil Economy in MENA

Understanding and addressing the root causes of political instability in MENA is…

Mitsuhisa Fukutomi

16 Min Read

A young girl is peering through white threads, presumably of a loom, in a room with a weathered teal wall. Her expression is solemn, and she holds the threads with her hands, indicating her involvement in labor as a child weaver. This image encapsulates the harrowing realities of modern slavery within the carpet weaving industry in Lahore's district. Her youthful appearance and the setting suggest her role is not by choice but due to the coercive conditions of child labor, a form of modern slavery.

Human Rights

Confronting Modern Slavery: Global Challenge and Action

Modern slavery's persistence mirrors deep global disparities, questioning our commitment to justice…

P&RR

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