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A Global Tax Deal for the Rich, Not the Poor
Despite the recent G7 agreement on corporate taxation, global leadership requires going beyond national interests to ensure that all countries
The Investment Imperative for the G7
Rich-country governments should be prepared to invest an additional $1 trillion per year to boost growth and lay strong foundations for a
Mapping the Path to Carbon Neutrality
As countries around the world consider whether and how to raise their decarbonization ambitions under the Paris climate agreement, South Korea
What We Learned From the Pandemic
As the pandemic recedes in the US, Jackson Hole Economics co-founders Alex Friedman and Larry Hatheway share personal thoughts on what they
Will Corporate Greed Prolong the Pandemic?
The shortfall in global COVID-19 vaccine production could be closed if manufacturers around the world were granted access to the necessary
Mission Creep
A range of countries are now asking their central banks to include risks from climate change in their list of responsibilities. Given how
The Green Art of the Possible
Europe’s experience suggests that decarbonizing the power sector first, while sheltering industry from higher costs, can generate some modest
Can Biden be the Climate Maestro?
Europe, China and now the US – thanks to President Biden – are beginning to coordinate their actions to tackle climate change.
Making Small Cool: A Case For Progressive Green Taxes
If we are truly going to ‘build back better,’ a smart start would be to introduce progressive green taxes.
Climb the Mountain
Carbon pricing is an idea whose time has come. It is commendable that Joe Biden has begun to climb the climate mountain, but a shame he is
The Circular Economy
Ever wonder how humanity can create a circular economy in which production, distribution, consumption, and reuse of products and materials
Climate Safety Nets for All
The droughts, floods, and severe weather that come with climate change will leave the world’s poorest and most vulnerable even worse
Renewable Energy Now
Renewables have come a long way. Yet the best is still to come. Markets recognize the potential, as well as the destruction that creativity
The Spirit of ESG
For ESG investing to succeed, it needs recognition of its normative underpinnings and approaches that incorporate human, not algorithmic,
The Time Bomb at the Top of the World
People all over the world are already losing their homes and livelihoods to deadly fires, floods, storms, and other disasters. With scientists
Why Quality Matters More Than Quantity
Shifting human behaviors to more sustainable outcomes can be informed by the targets we set for ourselves. Quality, not quantity, is the promise
Winning the Fight Against Cholera
In recent years, the world has made considerable progress in the fight against cholera. But, with climate change, urbanization, and population
Rings of Impact
Today, there is an important opportunity for businesses to engage in a “Race to the Top” as they re-design their practices to be attractive
Inspiration
The pandemic should be bringing nations together in the face of our common threat. Instead we see nationalism and borders closing. So here
A Note from a Quaran-teen
July 17th will mark my 17th birthday. It will also mark the 138th day since I have come within six feet of anyone outside of my immediate
Why Disaster Preparedness Cannot Wait
As countries emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic over the coming year, world leaders will face a defining moment. By ramping up investments
The Long and Winding Road
The return to work won’t be as simple as flipping the light switch and turning the gears of commerce back on. Expect it to be bumpy.
How Our Homes and Cities Will Change
By 2050, two out of every three people on the planet are projected to be living in cities. In order for cities to cope with such increasing