Economics & Finance
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The West’s New Infrastructure Imperative
The West’s New Infrastructure Imperative
Diane Coyle explains why a broader conception of the term could reflect a renewed interest in investing in the future. -
The Urgency of Sovereign-Debt Restructuring
The Urgency of Sovereign-Debt Restructuring
José Antonio Ocampo highlights the need for a comprehensive mechanism to deliver relief to low- and middle-income countries. -
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Gender-Neutral Fintech Isn’t Working for Women
Gender-Neutral Fintech Isn’t Working for Women
Emmanuel Nyirinkindi & Jessica Schnabel show that the industry is not fully delivering on its promise to accelerate financial inclusion. -
Is India’s Economy Overhyped?
Is India’s Economy Overhyped?
Shang-Jin Wei argues that the country’s rapid development, while undeniable, conceals deeper structural problems. -
Negotiating a Bigger, Better World Bank
Negotiating a Bigger, Better World Bank
Michael Krake & Wempi Saputra explain how a new framework will nudge countries to invest in projects that deliver global public goods. -
Overcoming the Development-Project Implementation Gap
Overcoming the Development-Project Implementation Gap
Jorge Moreira da Silva highlights ways to strengthen the International Development Association’s already-powerful impact. -
Developing Countries’ Liquidity Crisis Is Not Over
Developing Countries’ Liquidity Crisis Is Not Over
Ishac Diwan & Vera Songwe urge global policymakers to prevent mass insolvency and finance urgent climate projects. -
America’s Manufacturing Renaissance Will Create Few Good Jobs
America’s Manufacturing Renaissance Will Create Few Good Jobs
Dani Rodrik shows why policies to boost employment in the twenty-first century ultimately must focus on services.