Puzzles in the world economy
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Integrating North American carbon credit markets: Prospects and recommendations
Introduction Carbon credit markets are highly diverse. Globally, at least 24 government-administered programs, including nine in North America,…
Navigating uncertainty: Lessons from ongoing social protection responses to high energy prices
At the time of writing this blog, international oil prices are hovering around $100 per barrel. That’s a…
April 2026 update to TIGER: A year of economic healing turns into a year of peril
The latest update of the Brookings-FT Tiger indexes, which are based on pre-Iran war data, shows how the…
It was never the keyboard
A growing consensus holds that gaps in digital literacy are the key barrier to AI adoption and will…
Missing jobs are a conversion problem, not just a demand problem
In many low- and middle-income countries, economic growth has been stronger than job creation. Output expands, firms invest,…
Can sanctions change the course of conflict?
Sanctions have long been an important component of the foreign relations toolkit, but the global landscape in which…
October 2025 update to TIGER: Surface resilience even as underlying fragilities mount
The global economy has proven surprisingly resilient, but cracks in the foundation are beginning to appear. The October…
Digital technologies could be key to boosting gains for African micro-entrepreneurs
Across sub-Saharan Africa, a quiet revolution is underway. Equipped with smartphones and empowered by broadband connectivity, millions of…