The Aftermath of Debt Surges
Debt in emerging markets and developing economies is at its highest level in half a century.
Research
Bad news for the Fed from the Beveridge space
The Federal Reserve seeks to cool an overheated US labor market to ease wage hikes and reduce job vacancies, without a painful spike in unemployment.
Resolving Barriers to Entrepreneurship: Implications for Socio-economic Development
Entrepreneurship is central to economic growth, particularly in emerging economies and other economically disadvantaged settings.
Reducing Burnout and Resignations among Frontline Workers: A Field Experiment
Government agencies around the world struggle to retain frontline workers, as high job demands and low job resources contribute to persistently high rates of employee burnout.
Four Facts about Human Capital
This paper synthesizes what economists have learned about human capital since Becker (1962) into four stylized facts.
New Normal, New Technologies, New Financing
While the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) seems to be behind us now, the scarring effects on employment, poverty, and education will last forever.
Does International Trade Weaken or Strengthen Countries’ Resilience?
Four significant problems currently afflicting leading economies serve as examples of how trade barriers erected by governments have reduced resilience.
The G20’s Role in Fostering Trade and Investment
There is increasing optimism that the worst of the pandemic may be behind us.
Inflation Isn’t Recession. The Chances of a Downturn Are Lower Than People Think.
U.S. consumer sentiment by one measure is at its lowest level since 2011.
Innovations in Translation, Advocacy, and Engagement in Global Development
The notion of development influences and is influenced by all aspects of human life.
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