Why are some countries rich and others poor? It’s among the most important questions in economics—in all the social sciences—and one at the heart of the work for which MIT’s Daron Acemoglu and Simon ...

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The World Bank's 15th Economic Update highlights challenges in basic education and proposes reforms to improve learning, human capital, and economic growth. The launch includes insights from Minister ...

The president sees the U.S. economy as a powerful lever against other countries but there are risks to that approach. By Ana Swanson Ana Swanson has covered international trade for over a decade ...

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The moves comes a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve held rates steady, as the economic outlook of the United States and Europe diverge. “The disinflation process is well on track,” Christine ...

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He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School for Social Research and Doctor of Philosophy in English literature from NYU.