For a long time, the defense industry was not the focus of economic policy debate. The export of weapons and dual-use goods is handled restrictively in Germany. Compared to other countries, spending on equipment for the Bundeswehr was low, which put the industry under pressure.
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The potential and benefits of digital transformation are far-reaching and widely recognized.
While Canada’s skilled immigration system has been the envy of the world for decades, the post-pandemic years have seen policy prioritize plugging “holes” in lower-skilled labour markets, which is consistent with popular notions that some types of labour are “essential” to production. Instead, Canada’s economic-class immigration system should return to its successful roots by prioritizing highly skilled newcomers based on expected earnings levels.
Energy transition will come at a cost to certain
sections of society. If the aim is to go net-zero (be it
2050 or 2070), one will have to replace coal-based
generation with renewable power.
This edition of the Macro Review examines the current political landscape and the
prevailing trends ahead of the 29 May national and provincial elections in South Africa.
For the first time since 1994, there is doubt over what shape the government will take after
the elections.
Nearly all internet traffic travels through a vast network of fiber optic cables, which not only facilitate billions of daily communications but also shape the distribution of wealth, knowledge, and power.
It is common cause that South Africa’s economy is underperforming.
Ukraine possesses vast agricultural potential, with 42 million hectares of fertile land, that has the capacity to significantly enhance the EU's position within the global food market.
Net neutrality is a contentious issue in internet regulation, looking at nondiscrimination and pricing policy. It espouses the idea that broadband service providers should charge consumers only once for internet access, not favor one content provider over another, and not charge content providers for sending information over broadband lines to end users.
Due to continued strength in US employment and consumer spending, the IMF has significantly upgraded its forecast for US economic growth in 2024.