Category Archives: World Economy

What caught my eye: Global supply chain pressures, monetary policy operations, U.S. exports, and much more…

The World Bank Economic Outlook: “Slowing Growth, Rising Risks”

What caught my eye: Labor markets and inflation, central bank digital currencies, international trade, and much more…

Stablecoins, taxation of business income, and the invention of economic growth

The Future of Work and Cities: Will More People Live in Cities than Today? – A Fictitious Look Back

2020 and 2021 marked a turning point worldwide: the corona pandemic had left a lasting mark on people at the time, severely restricting the possibilities for physical exchange for a time and thus leading to a digitalization push in many areas.

What caught my eye: low-hanging fruits in climate policy, the health of cities, regulating big tech, and the inflation anchor, and much more…

No brainers and low-hanging fruit in national climate policy”:

The post-Covid world of Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere work offers huge challenges for business – but also great opportunitites

I am happy to share with you the future of work report by Talent Alpha (The Eagle and Bear Economist is a strategic partner). Enjoy reading it!

The Future of Work and Cities: Will More People Live in Cities than Today? – A Fictitious Look Back from the Year 2035

2020 and 2021 marked a turning point worldwide: the corona pandemic had left a lasting mark on people at the time, severely restricting the possibilities for physical exchange for a time and thus leading to a digitalization push in many areas.

What caught my eye: Climate change and international trade, instant cross-border payments, regulating big techs in finance, and much more…

Is it a good idea to tackle climate change with a carbon border adjustment mechanism?