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The border between creation and cataclysm
Diane Coyle, 09 December 2018

Diane Colye reviews "Prosperity: better business makes the greater good" by Colin Mayer, who argues that, for the most, part big companies deserve their dismal reputation.
Resist, rebel, and Remain
John Van Reenen, 07 December 2018

In this post, John Van Reenen argues that members of Parliament should vote down Theresa May's Brexit dealt without hesitation, creating the opportunity for a coalition of MPs to pass legislation for a People’s Vote.
Artificial intelligence for international economists (by an international economist): Part 1 of 5
Richard Baldwin, 07 December 2018

In this first in a five-post series, Richard Baldwin looks at why it is difficult for us to comprehend the explosive advancement of digital technology.
What is the half-life of economic injustice?
David Miles, 06 December 2018

In this post, David Miles uses versions of a neoclassical growth model to trace through the evolution of economic injustice over time.

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A long view of globalisation in short: The New Globalisation, Part 5 of 5

Richard Baldwin, 05 December 2018

In the final post in the series, Richard Baldwin looks at how globalisation made a second leap in the late 20th century, when ICT radically lowered the cost of moving ideas internationally, not just goods.
The extraordinary story of Britain’s early efforts to finance the First World War

Michael Anson, Norma Cohen, Alastair Owens, Dan Todman, 04 December 2018

In this post, Michael Anson, Norma Cohen, Alastair Owens and Daniel Todman describe how research analysing the Bank of England's ledgers reveals the startling truth about the failure of the first bond issue of the Great War and the extraordinary role of the Bank in covering and then concealing the shortfall in funds.
A long view of globalisation in short: The Great Divergence, part 4 of 5

Richard Baldwin, 03 December 2018

In this third in a five-post series, Richard Baldwin describes how globalisation played a key role in the Great Divergence, as rapid industrialisation in today’s rich nations sparked modern growth and a historically unprecedented difference between per-person incomes in the global North and South.
Trump vs China part III: Let's be friends again

Steven Brakman, Harry Garretsen, Tristan Kohl, 01 December 2018

In this post, Steven Brakman, Harry Garretsen, and Tristan Kohl discuss why it woud be good news if President Trump and President Xi were to declare at the G20 meeting in Argentina this weekend that they are becoming friends again.
A long view of globalisation in short: The agricultural revolution, Part 3 of 5

Richard Baldwin, 29 November 2018

In this post, Richard Baldwin breaks down Phase 2 of globalisation – when the foundations of civilisation were laid – into three stages: the rise of Asia, the integration of the Eurasian landmass, and the rise of Europe.

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