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2030: How Today’s Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything

The world is changing drastically before our eyes—will you be prepared for what comes next? A groundbreaking analysis from one of the world's foremost experts on global trends, including analysis on how COVID-19 will amplify and accelerate each of these changes.

Beware the Government Debt-to-GDP Ratio

Government debt levels around the world are rising fast as governments run up large budget deficits because of the pandemic-induced recession. In judging the level of government debt, and how much of a potential problem it might be storing up for the future, a universally cited metric is the nominal government debt-to-GDP ratio, the amount of government debt expressed as a percentage of gross domestic product. 

Quoting government debt levels as a percentage of GDP is misleading. 

Mounting Prospects for an Unprecedented Emerging Market Debt Crisis

As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global economy, it seems that this unfolding health and social crisis will be with us until we have both an effective treatment and a vaccine.

The Role Model: Kathy Matsui, Goldman Sachs

Japan’s banking system is a tough place to work for ambitious women. But Kathy Matsui shows it is possible to rise to the top.

Wirecard is a Wake-up Call on Regulatory Weakness

There is no room for apathy where regulators are involved; we need an investigation into Wirecard, however embarrassing and painful it may be.

Covid-19 ESG Part 2: Taking a Stab at Excess Mortality

Pollution, governance and geolocation data for a blunt stab at COVID-19 vulnerability

Mind the Gap

Latin America’s Covid-19 crisis demands a more ambitious response from governments and the international community.

Chief Economist's Note: COVID-19 Could Herald a New Era of European Divergence

A resurgence in COVID-19 infections has led to additional measures being announced across Europe in the past two weeks to contain the pandemic.

Many Companies Pay Nothing in Taxes - The Public Has a Right to Know How they Pull it Off

Corporations are increasingly recognizing the importance of being responsive not just to their shareholders but also to the interests of stakeholders, such as customers, employees and their communities.

EU Trade Policy Reform: Levelling the Playing Field in a New Geo-Economic Environment

Today, trade policy is used more and more often to achieve geopolitical goals.