Articles
Economics & Finance
Tech & AI
AI Trading Algorithms Can Make Markets Less Competitive
AI-driven trading can blunt competition and even lift prices in financial markets.
Sustainability & Society
Shared Leadership Fuels Collusion Between Firms
Leadership stokes collusion, exposing a blind spot in antitrust enforcement.
From Fields to Mortgages: The Cultural Origins of Homeownership
Individuals' home ownership decisions might be shaped by cultural beliefs inherited from their ancestors' agricultural past.
Knowledge Jobs Have Become Decisive for Firm Competitiveness
A critical ingredient for companies' competitiveness is knowledge jobs, specialized roles that improve productivity and help shape demand.
Geopolitics & Public Affairs
“For Supply Chain Resilience, Firms Have Two Basic Choices: Redundancy or Agility”
American economist Susan Helper explains why resilience depends on agility, stronger supplier relationships and shorter lead times, in this article based on her research and an interview with her.
Facing China, Europe Must Rethink Public–Private Alliances
From Hong Kong, investor David Baverez warns of Europe’s industrial decline. His analysis highlights the continent’s vulnerabilities and reignites the debate over Europe’s strategic choices in dealing with China.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs Need a Scientific Way to Decide
Startup founders often misjudge high-stakes decisions. In entrepreneurship, better decisions come from treating ideas as experiments, learning from feedback and sharpening judgment.
Strategy & Leadership
What Pirate Ships Reveal About Modern Governance
Accountability, shared power, aligned incentives under radical uncertainty. What pirate crews understood about governance, today's boards are still learning.
