Edition #2: November 9, 2023
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Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson shine a light on the institutions underpinning US rivals’ apparent strengths and comparative advantages.
Jayati Ghosh argues that recent rate hikes were unnecessary and damaging, considers how to reduce the power of agribusiness, condemns the Indian government’s data manipulation, and more.
An Industrial Strategy for Europe - Free to Read
Daniel Gros explains why the EU needs to look beyond direct subsidies to boost the continent's tech sector.
Dani Rodrik touts East Asian developmentalism as an enduring model for shaping domestic strategies.
Claudia Wieners , Daniele Visioni , and Herman Russchenberg urge policymakers to encourage the balanced study of technologies that could block the sun’s rays.
Niger’s Colonial-Style Resource Curse - Free to Read
Hippolyte Fofack reflects on how Africa’s development paradox has led to entrenched poverty and environmental degradation.
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