Even though there are mounting challenges on the foreign policy front and concerns about the economic effects of the conflict in the Middle East, New Democracy’s ratings continue to recover. However, SYRIZA’s recent party conference appears to have failed to halt the leftists’ slide to the fringes of Greek politics.
Our paper uses a general equilibrium framework to examine the effects of temperature on firm-level demand, productivity and input allocative efficiency. Using data from Italian firms and detailed climate data, it uncovers a sizeable negative effect of extreme temperatures on firm-level productivity. Based on these estimates, the model generates aggregate productivity losses from local temperature fluctuations that are higher than previously thought, ranging from 0.60% to 6.82% depending on the scenario and the extent of adaptation.
Deal under consideration would limit taxes on dividends even as spending plan deepens debt and cuts programmes for poor
For cafes like Haraz Coffee House, riding a wave of interest nationwide in late-night, alcohol-free gathering spaces means embracing the franchise model.
President Trump, aware of how high gas prices could affect his popularity, demanded on social media that the U.S. “KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN.”
British consulting executive swaps Big Four for Big Blue
Krailath/ShutterstockFinancial products are becoming increasingly sophisticated – as are the frauds associated with things like crypto, hacking and digital robbery. Many people are already overwhelmed by financial matters, and being unable to manage money can lead to mental health problems.
In this episode of Economics and Beyond with Rob Johnson, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson discusses her book The Purposeful Warrior, which explores choosing courage over fear and standing up for democracy. She reflects on her experiences during the 2020 election, her work in civil rights, education, and sports, and her potential run for governor. Benson emphasizes resilience, unity, and the power of arts and activism to inspire change.
The socialist running to be a New York mayoral candidate raises questions for financiers on issues such as tax
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Kalecki’s seminal lecture in Mexico on
financing economic development, Jan Toporowski's INET Working Paper considers the relevance of
structuralism and Kalecki’s view of economic development for today.
