Nobel Prize in Economics: Do Democracy and Prosperity Really Go Hand in Hand?
This year’s Nobel laureates link democracy to economic success, but their theory ignores autocratic growth and rehashes old ideas.
This year’s Nobel laureates link democracy to economic success, but their theory ignores autocratic growth and rehashes old ideas.
As the US election nears, Trump promises sweeping deportations and attacks on opponents, while Harris advocates for democratic norms and a people-centered agenda.
With the 2024 US election looming, Europe braces for a potential Trump return, preparing to safeguard stability and democracy.
With 2024’s elections stoking deep divides, societies worldwide are asking if we can still bridge our differences.
As the U.S. faces a pivotal election, parallels with history raise stark questions about the resilience of democratic institutions.
The recent AI Nobel Prize win and California’s vetoed AI safety bill highlight the growing trend of placing our future in the hands of private corporations, with little public accountability.
The 2024 presidential race reveals a striking gender divide, as working-class men gravitate toward Trump while women favour Harris.
Valeria Pulignano, Jane Parker and Bianca Luna Fabris
Addressing the contradiction between economic growth and green transitions requires rethinking industrial relations.
Central banks are paying billions in interest to commercial banks through remunerated reserves.
The debate on AI and job loss misses the deeper impact: by automating creativity, we risk devaluing the very essence of human expression.
Europe’s democracies are failing their youth as short-sighted policies prioritise the needs of older generations, leaving young people without a voice or a future.
Olivier De Schutter and Philippe van Parijs
Recent UBI trials reveal that guaranteed income provides immediate mental health relief, but sustaining long-term benefits may depend on lasting economic security.
Peter A. Hall and Henning Meyer discuss how perceptions of fairness and economic uncertainty have fuelled populism.
In Nevada, the Culinary union’s canvassers are racing to swing the vote for Kamala Harris—can they overcome Trump’s growing working-class backing?
Mario Draghi urges deeper integration to tackle Europe’s economic challenges, but will leaders respond in time?
Sebastian Gechert, Dario Guarascio, Philipp Heimberger, Bernhard Schütz and Francesco Zezza
EU member states submit fiscal plans, influencing economic stability and public debt for years to come.
Philippe Aghion, Mathias Dewatripont and Jean Tirole
Europe faces the challenge of fostering an innovation-driven economy to compete globally and lead in technological advancements.