Big data and the macroeconomy
Big data has just begun to permeate economists’ thinking about the aggregate economy.
Evidence of the Neo-Fisher effect
Recent research shows that there is evidence of the Neo-Fisher effect in US data. But in a small European economy “monetary policy works according to textbook”.
Is there an optimal immigration policy?
New research that examines which immigration policy maximizes the welfare of the native population and increase long term growth.
The allocation of talent
How much does an economy gain when talent, across race and gender, is efficiently allocated and how technological innovation in communications has increased the return to skill.
Climate change and economics
Interesting new research which quantifies the effect of climate change on GDP, analyzes the effect of tariffs on CO2 emissions and evaluates the impact of climate policy uncertainty.
The cacophony of Fed’s policy makers
Informal communication, or leaks, by Fed officials can be viewed as an arms race between policy makers to tilt the FOMC's decision towards their policy preference.
How to fight secular stagnation
In the current environment, “loosening monetary policy is exactly what is not needed”, writes Larry Summers and stirs up a debate.
The truth about ESG ratings!
An estimated $30 trillion are invested relying on ESG (Environmental.social.governance) ratings. Are these ratings reliable and do they promote sustainability or corporate social responsibility?
On the recent protectionist trend
New research on how the recent protectionist trend has affected the US and Europe.