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Economy and ecology

Inflation’s emotional scars

A sound response to inflation must take into account the emotional consequences which shape our societies just as much as economic rationale

By Diane Coyle

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Foreign and security policy

A stress test for nuclear deterrence

The war in Ukraine exposes the weaknesses of nuclear deterrence. Instead of opting for a nuclear build-up, the West should advocate for ‘no first use’

By Caroline Fehl, Maren Vieluf, Sascha Hach

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Economy and ecology

The global struggle against inflation

Do energy shields, taxing windfall profits, or price caps protect people effectively from inflation? We report from Latvia, France, and Tanzania

By Reinhard Krumm, Thomas Manz, Elisabeth Bollrich

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Economy and ecology

How Argentina and Scandinavian countries are dealing with inflation

Inflation-ridden Argentina is suffering another blow from rising energy and food prices, while Scandinavian countries are worried about shortages

By Svenja Blanke, Kristina Birke Daniels, Niklas Kutschka

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Economy and ecology

Union solidarity in a warming world

As heatwave after heatwave sweeps across Europe and beyond, unions are stepping up their fight for safe working conditions in a warming world

By Christy Hoffman

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Economy and ecology

Dealing with inflation, really

The causes for inflation vary. But the economics profession’s inability to think beyond crude analyses of inflation leads to crude policies to stem it

By Jayati Ghosh

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Economy and ecology

Achieving earth for all

50 years ago, the report ‘The Limits of Growth’ was published — and its scenarios turned out surprisingly accurate. But we can still change course

By Jayati Ghosh

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Foreign and security policy

The end of the end of history

With China’s rise and Russia’s war, the unipolar moment after the triumph of the West in the Cold War is over. Five scenarios for a new world order

By Marc Saxer

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Economy and ecology

Inflation: saving households from insolvency

The sharp price increases plaguing lower-income households could easily be cushioned through state guaranteed loans at a minimal risk

By Peter Bofinger

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Foreign and security policy

Indonesia: a new mediator between Russia and Ukraine?

Indonesia tries to play the role of mediator between Ukraine and Russia — to preserve its neutrality and save its G20 presidency

By Hans Mathieu