Economic Growth
The US should get rid of cash and move to a digital currency, says this Nobel Laureate economist
India has already removed 86% of its currency from circulation in an attempt to shut down the shadow economy. Should the US follow suit?
Economic Growth
Women worldwide are missing out. This is how we can make economic growth equal for all
Whether it’s broadband access or daycare options, we need to identify the ideas that will achieve inclusive growth in the developing world.
Global Cooperation
What’s the one thing you would do to make the world a fairer place? 10 Davos experts respond
How can we create an economy that works for the many, not just the fortunate few?
Leadership
8 men have the same wealth as 3.6 billion of the world's poorest people. We must rebalance this unjust economy
The world could see its first trillionaire in 25 years, yet 1 in 10 of us still earns less than $2 a day. We need to break this cycle for the benefit of humanity.
Geographies in Depth
Doing business in Africa? Four things you should know about, from one of the region’s most successful entrepreneurs
“2017 will be the year the continent bounces back,” says African entrepreneur Mohammed Dewji.
Leadership
The skills you need to succeed in the digital economy, and how to get them
The jobs of tomorrow won’t correspond to the skillsets and industries we know today. So how can we help the next generation prepare for them?
Global Cooperation
Beyond the headlines: quantifying the economic contributions of migrants
New research will change the way you understand migration, says Western Union CEO Hikmet Ersek.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Technology is disrupting the way people earn, save and spend. How should banks respond?
Fintech startups are shaking up the financial services sector. Banks stand to benefit, but to do so they must embrace the mentality that’s driving most of the change.
Manufacturing and Value Chains
How middle-income economies can take advantage of the fourth industrial revolution
The competitive advantages of middle-income economies, like Poland, are declining in importance, but new technologies require significant financial investment. How can these countries com...
Financial and Monetary Systems
What is globalization anyway?
Know what is globalization. Is it a force for good or a racket for the richest nations? We look at the nature, history, failures, and future of globalization.
Economic Growth
The path to growth and development: diversification or specialisation?
Dany Bahar explores the relationship between structural transformation and economic development.
Economic Growth
Growth must be much more equitable, says Jim Yong Kim
In a speech, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim discusses low growth, inequality and technological change.