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Economy and ecology

The lethal price of sweatshop development

Ten years ago, the Rana Plaza in Bangladesh collapsed, killing 1,134 garment workers. Since then, little has been done to improve working conditions

By Antara Haldar

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A nuclear blazing row

The nuclear debate in Europe is heating up. The issue is emotional. And it polarises

By Claudia Detsch

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The economic threat of undisciplined geopolitical primacy

Can rivalry and economic integration coexist and, if so, under which terms? The answer will determine the fate of the global economy

By Jean Pisani-Ferry

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New frontiers for Ukrainian grain

For Ukraine, the recent grain export blocks exposed the limits of ally support and are a lesson on responding to crises caused by close EU cooperation

By Oleksandr Kraiev

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How to prevent humanitarian crises

By scientifically anticipating risks and planning ahead, aid organisations can address humanitarian needs before they become emergencies

By Myriam Castaneda Solares

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Europe’s new energy map

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the EU has transformed its energy strategy. The Middle East is likely to benefit most from these adjustments

By Edoardo Campanella

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The failure of Credit Suisse

While the bank was indeed mismanaged, its collapse also reveals a system of regulation with as many holes as a Swiss cheese

By Peter Bofinger

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Who gets squeezed by austerity?

Informal workers are struggling to afford the rising costs of healthcare. A new wave of austerity measures is only worsening these inequalities

By Christy Braham

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Feminist economics for all

In Latin America, feminist movements are advancing new ways of thinking about economics, driving innovation and involving more women in policymaking

By Mercedes D’Alessandro

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Why Central Asia will not be the answer to Europe’s energy needs

It is easy to imagine that the hydrocarbon-rich Central Asia could offset the losses of Russian energy exports to Europe. Still, the likelihood is low

By Aliya Tskhay