Once relegated to the junk heap of economic ideas by mainstream policymakers, industrial policies, or state actions to change the composition of economic activity, are making a comeback. In the United ...

Economic resilience is a multifaceted concept that encompasses the capacity of regional economies to absorb external shocks, adapt to changing environments, and recover robustly while continuing ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jessica writes about leadership trends and business challenges. Jan 31, 2025, 01:21pm EST Group of mixed race business people ...

15 May 2025 — The global economy is at a precarious juncture, marked by heightened trade tensions and elevated policy uncertainty, according to the World Economic Situation and Prospects as of ...

The World Bank, in collaboration with George Washington University (GWU) and the University of Virginia (UVA), hosted the 1st World Bank-GWU-UVA Conference on “The Economics of Sustainable Development ...

The Economic Security and Technology Department examines the most pressing issues facing the United States and its partners in sustaining economic and technological advantages essential to prosperity, ...

Education is the foundation of any functioning society: It prepares people to live cohesively in a community, participate politically, and contribute economically. Investing in education has ...

China approaches the 2025 Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) with an economy showing mixed signals. Headline growth reached 5.3% in the first half of the year, supported by stronger-than-expected ...