Due to the complacency of policymakers, the economic model embodied in the Washington Consensus has lost its appeal. Without a new paradigm to replace it, the world economy is in a vulnerable position

The roots of behavioural economics can be traced back centuries; this fundamental discipline has helped economists explain why individuals sometimes make financial decisions that seem curiously irrational

China is leading the fight to combat climate change. Its far-reaching vision aims to transform the world’s primary energy sources from carbon-based fossil fuels to zero-carbon renewable energies

Although there are arguments regarding the scale of the problem, many are now acknowledging the correlation between technological advances and a decline in worker productivity. What can be done to arrest this trend?

Central banks’ fixation on positive but low inflation could bring unwanted repercussions. Governments must stop obsessing over inflation targets and, instead, proactively consider measures to prevent another crisis from erupting

The Chinese economy appears to be in fine fettle. However, weakening investment growth and other concerning trends suggest the outlook may not be as auspicious as it seems

Despite the healthy rate of growth currently being experienced by the global economy, the total ratio of debt-to-GDP continues to climb. Does this indicate the onset of another financial crisis?

The developing economies of Europe previously outperformed emerging economies elsewhere, but the impact of the Recession stalled their growth. A shift towards a future-orientated growth model is required to arrest this decline

Housing has long been a core investment for families in India. However, with property prices falling and real estate developer Unitech in hot water, the market is not as reliable as it once was

Households with unreliable access to the electric grid present significant opportunities to the solar power industry

The eurozone is experiencing growth and unemployment is at a 10-year low. Yet youth unemployment remains high and shows no sign of improving

Droughts have Argentina’s farmers bracing for disappointing harvests. However, the price of affected crops has skyrocketed, benefitting those based elsewhere

The West has sought to integrate China into the international framework for decades. Nevertheless, the country remains resistant to amicable relationships

Following years of economic downturn, GDP growth in the eurozone is on the up again

The German philosopher Karl Marx revolutionised economic thought in the 19th century. But is his work still important today?