One of the most central questions in modern economics is: what drives sustained growth?

What fewer people know is that beyond cryptocurrencies lies a slightly different but equally intriguing asset class: the stablecoin.

The United States is often cited as an example of a country that benefitted significantly from industrial protection during its period of rapid industrialisation between 1865 and WW1. This is something of a misconception.

Consequential American elections are nothing new. But these ones have an added twist.

Central banks have had a torrid time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, it appeared that central bank policy had done its job.

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ goal for this Budget was simple: stabilise the public finances without incurring too much political damage.

Building upon the previous analysis, this final article seeks to move beyond and look at the rest of the world.

Growth on its own will not be enough. Widespread fiscal changes are almost certainly needed. But where to start?  

Debt burdens have once again been thrust into the spotlight as the issue has turned into the silent crisis that is only now finding its way onto the political agenda.  

A lot has been written in the news lately about “central bank independence”. But what is it, and why does it matter?