Climate Action
How trade tariffs could help combat climate change
The US government could use import tariffs to push other countries to reduce their carbon emissions.
Sustainable Development
These are the world's 20 most dynamic cities
There's a strong showing for the Asia Pacific and a surprise African inclusion on JLL's City Momentum Index. But how can we ensure these cities' growth is sustainable?
Sustainable Development
GDP is no longer an accurate measure of economic progress. Here's why
A wealth measure that ignores natural capital, social cohesion and human wellbeing is worthless. Luckily, a new Canadian project has hit on an alternative.
Economic Growth
They won this year’s Nobel for economics. Here’s why their work matters
This year's Nobel prize for economics has been shared by William Nordhaus and Paul Romer. Here's why they won, and why their work matters to all of us.
Geo-Economics and Politics
The role companies play in boosting growth in emerging markets
In recent decades, the forces that have driven growth in emerging economies have been well documented. Less studied, however, is the contribution made by productive private companies.
Sustainable Development
Technology is delivering better access to financial services. Here’s how
Digital technology is spurring financial inclusion around the world, enabling millions more people and businesses to join the global economy for the first time. Yet there is much more wor...
Economic Growth
Christine Lagarde: 3 priorities for the global economy
In her curtain-raiser speech to the IMF and World Bank's Spring Meetings, Christine Lagarde explained why current prosperity provides the perfect opportunity to prepare for the downturn t...
Nature and Biodiversity
How private and public finance can help us to fight climate change
Climate change could cost investors $13.9 trillion and cause untold human suffering. Is green finance the answer?
Economic Growth
3 ways this year’s extraordinary electoral cycle could reshape Latin America
A brighter economic outlook and broad electoral calendar could present a critical opportunity for leaders to tackle long-term challenges like corruption, income inequality and low product...
Economic Growth
Speaking more than one language can boost economic growth
Being multilingual has been linked to higher exports, higher incomes and a healthier workforce. Proving it's never too soon to introduce more languages to your life.
Economic Growth
A new way to measure economic growth and progress
Rising GDP fails to capture huge problems with inequality and insecurity. We need a more nuanced measure.
Economic Growth
The new world disorder, the missing ingredients of growth and other top economic stories of the week
A round-up of the most interesting recent stories on economic growth and social inclusion.