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Yi Fuxian thinks the positive effects of incentives to boost China's fertility rate will be temporary while more coercive measures are unlikely

Yi Fuxian thinks the positive effects of incentives to boost China's fertility rate will be temporary while more coercive measures are unlikely

Katharina Pistor worries that policymakers are foregoing innovation for fear of disrupting a centuries-old business model

Katharina Pistor worries that policymakers are foregoing innovation for fear of disrupting a centuries-old business model

Gold’s outlook for 2026 is being defined by the uncertain economic environment that investors currently face. And, just like 2025, the upcoming year may bring significant volatility across financial markets

Gold’s outlook for 2026 is being defined by the uncertain economic environment that investors currently face. And, just like 2025, the upcoming year may bring significant volatility across financial markets

Getting locked in to a digital platform ecosystem brings all sorts of tensions and anxieties even if you are currently satisfied. Here are some mitigation strategies to allow you to keep the flexibility to switch when you need to

Getting locked in to a digital platform ecosystem brings all sorts of tensions and anxieties even if you are currently satisfied. Here are some mitigation strategies to allow you to keep the flexibility to switch when you need to

The IMF says new technology can foster innovation and financial inclusion, or cause fragmentation and turbulence in many countries

The IMF says new technology can foster innovation and financial inclusion, or cause fragmentation and turbulence in many countries

Motu's Jaimie Monk & Arthur Grimes look at how public housing support during a child’s early years affects children’s socio-emotional development and wellbeing

Motu's Jaimie Monk & Arthur Grimes look at how public housing support during a child’s early years affects children’s socio-emotional development and wellbeing

The future of work — according to Generation Z — is purposeful, digital and flexible

The future of work — according to Generation Z — is purposeful, digital and flexible

Yuen Yuen Ang sees cascading crises as a rare opportunity for the transformation of development institutions and ideas

Yuen Yuen Ang sees cascading crises as a rare opportunity for the transformation of development institutions and ideas

Cattle prices around the world are increasing or remain near record highs as global beef supply starts to tighten. And with further contraction expected in 2026, the outlook for beef prices remains strong

Cattle prices around the world are increasing or remain near record highs as global beef supply starts to tighten. And with further contraction expected in 2026, the outlook for beef prices remains strong

Ludovic Subran describes how China is positioning itself as a supplier, designer, and powerhouse of the global economy

Ludovic Subran describes how China is positioning itself as a supplier, designer, and powerhouse of the global economy

A global tax crackdown is coming for crypto – including NZ trades worth billions

A global tax crackdown is coming for crypto – including NZ trades worth billions

Here’s what Australia's new debt-to-income home loan caps mean for banks and borrowers

Here’s what Australia's new debt-to-income home loan caps mean for banks and borrowers

Mohamed El-Erian hopes the US central bank's next chapter shakes the institution out of its complacency

Mohamed El-Erian hopes the US central bank's next chapter shakes the institution out of its complacency

Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact

Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact

Jennifer Lind shows how China defied expectations and became a global technological powerhouse

Jennifer Lind shows how China defied expectations and became a global technological powerhouse

Rabobank reviews the future for food producers in the face of changed lifestyle eating patterns, as appetite suppression and altered taste perception medications gain broad adoption

Rabobank reviews the future for food producers in the face of changed lifestyle eating patterns, as appetite suppression and altered taste perception medications gain broad adoption

Lifting Kiwisaver contributions to 12% makes sense, when the whole scheme is fixed, Aaron Gilbert argues

Lifting Kiwisaver contributions to 12% makes sense, when the whole scheme is fixed, Aaron Gilbert argues

Lucrezia Reichlin applies the lessons of past financial innovations to predict where regulation of stablecoins is headed

Lucrezia Reichlin applies the lessons of past financial innovations to predict where regulation of stablecoins is headed

Asia’s growth model is under intense strain, and rapid population ageing will only make matters worse. But Lee Jong-Wha thinks the key to maintaining its momentum will be adopting AI, building human capital, and a framework of enabling institutions

Asia’s growth model is under intense strain, and rapid population ageing will only make matters worse. But Lee Jong-Wha thinks the key to maintaining its momentum will be adopting AI, building human capital, and a framework of enabling institutions

How climate finance to help poor countries became a global shell game – donors have counted fossil fuel projects, airports and even ice cream shops

How climate finance to help poor countries became a global shell game – donors have counted fossil fuel projects, airports and even ice cream shops

Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg considers why aggregate figures have defied most economists' predictions for the US economy since the beginning of 2025

Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg considers why aggregate figures have defied most economists' predictions for the US economy since the beginning of 2025

Is the AI bubble about to burst? What to watch for as the markets wobble

Is the AI bubble about to burst? What to watch for as the markets wobble

Angus Armstrong & Dennis Snower see major risks associated with the growth of privately issued US dollar-backed digital tokens

Angus Armstrong & Dennis Snower see major risks associated with the growth of privately issued US dollar-backed digital tokens

Sulfur-based batteries could offer electric vehicles a greener, longer-range option, Golareh Jalilvand says

Sulfur-based batteries could offer electric vehicles a greener, longer-range option, Golareh Jalilvand says

Voters in Hamburg have rejected universal basic income. Many economists would agree with them, Ansgar Wohlschlegel says

Voters in Hamburg have rejected universal basic income. Many economists would agree with them, Ansgar Wohlschlegel says