Structural differences in #AI exposure, preparedness, & access in advanced economies, emerging markets & low-income countries shape the distribution of AI-induced productivity gains, @voxeu on the economics of #ArtificialIntelligence

Potentially significant gains from introducing central bank digital currencies, particularly those that offer interest; despite the stronger interest in such currencies in Europe, the potential gains may be even higher for the US, @voxeu #CBDC

RT @NIESRorg: ⚡️NEW PUBLICATION⚡️📚. The UK needs to translate its plans for long-term economic growth into a clear set of priorities in ord….

As access to high-speed internet grows, young people report increased worry but reduced loneliness; dissatisfaction with oneself & increased risky behaviours are behind the detrimental effect, @voxeu evidence from #Uruguay

#Grexit - ten years on, how political responsibility (including the determination of the Greek people to remain in the #Eurozone), institutional determination & behind-the-scenes arm-twisting eventually prevented #Greece from leaving the euro, @voxeu

Industrial subsidies increase firms’ market shares but have either no impact or a negative one on investment & productivity; this could result from the ability of firms receiving subsidies to lower their prices or deter competitors from making investments

Designing new UK banknotes: @bankofengland is inviting views from the public, with potential themes including notable historical figures, nature, architecture & landmarks, arts, culture & sport, noteworthy milestones & innovation.

In many areas of science, #China is now clearly the world leader; what can research establishments in Europe & the US learn from China’s single-minded pursuit of academic success? @voxeu

RT @EconObservatory: Correction to source: Eurostat & DWP via Hagopian & Maddox (The Independent, 2025)

RT @EconObservatory: Today's updated #ChartOfTheDay on welfare shows that the UK sits just below the middle of the pack on social spending.….

RT @susiesymes1: “The economic consequences of woke banknotes”. Prospective PhDs, can’t wait to read them 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Have we not got pape….

Views of people across the UK on the cost of living, jobs & pay, savings & debt, housing & rent, & the future of money, cash, digital currency - as collected @bankofengland citizens forums over the past year.

RT @EconObservatory: 💰One-off wealth taxes: what can we learn from history? @DrNickOD .TODAY on the Economics Observatory👇..

There a surprisingly strong & consistent relationship between economic growth & trust in our governments – not for this quarter or this year, but over our lifetimes, @voxeu

One-off wealth taxes: what can we learn from history? @EconObservatory piece from late 2020.

RT @EconObservatory: 🎾 A pot of strawberries and cream costs £2.70 at #Wimbledon. 🍓 Today's #ChartOfTheDay shows seasonal fresh strawberry….

Monetary union shapes the impact of economic uncertainty on its members by mitigating the adverse effects of country-specific shocks, providing a nominal anchor that effectively eliminates price level risk arising from country-specific uncertainty, @voxeu

Comparing the performance of foreign investments for 13 advanced economies 1975-2023, some consistently earn up to 4 percentage points higher average nominal returns than others; the big differences have substantial effects on national wealth accumulation

#SSGreatBritain - economic historian Tim Hatton on how Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s iconic ship succeeded where others failed in large-scale cargo & passenger shipping, thanks to its size & innovative design that combined sail & steam power, @voxeu #Brunel.

RT @EconObservatory: Read about the economics of sport at the @EconObservatory this weekend 👇