macroeconomics
On the surface, credit rating agencies assess a company’s financial health by examining its debt, equity, and ability to meet financial obligations. They assign letter…
When Politics Meets Logistics: The Impact of Tariffs and Polarization on Supply Chains
How do political beliefs shape business decisions? While supply chain management is often viewed as a discipline driven by data, costs, and operational efficiency, new…
How Tariff Policies Affect Long-Run Economic Growth: Evidence from a New Japanese Study
Rising trade frictions over the past decade have intensified debate about their long-term implications for global economic growth. What began as targeted policy interventions has…
Research reveals minimal tax-driven profit shifting by foreign multinationals from the United States
Although the phenomenon of income shifting by multinational corporations has been the subject of considerable scholarly attention, much of the existing research has concentrated on…
In China, Property Rights Head in the Wrong Direction
China’s economic landscape, once a powerhouse driving global growth, appears to be faltering. In the second quarter of 2024, the nation’s GDP increased at an…
A Suggested Reporting Mechanism to Mitigate Bank Runs
The recent collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and two other financial institutions, following panic-induced runs on deposits, have ignited a longstanding discourse in bank regulation:…
Landmark advances in employment reframing the outlook for people with disabilities in the post-pandemic era
A recent commentary published in The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine sheds light on the unprecedented upward trajectory in employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities,…