We revisit the well-known fact that richer countries tend to produce a larger variety of goods and analyze economic development through (…
Social protection programs have become increasingly widespread in low- and middle-income countries, with their own distinct characteristics…
Real interest rates appear to be on a firm upward trend, because nominal interest rates will rise and inflation will fall. Together with…
While the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) seems to be behind us now, the scarring effects on employment, poverty, and education will last…
Four significant problems currently afflicting leading economies serve as examples of how trade barriers erected by governments have…
U.S. consumer sentiment by one measure is at its lowest level since 2011. More Americans say they hear mostly negative news about the…
The notion of development influences and is influenced by all aspects of human life. Social science is but one representational option…