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Trump’s victory (part two)

Macroeconomic Policy
4.12.24
This week, we explore what Trump’s second term might mean for the global economy, climate change and progressive governments.

Climate finance at COP29

Climate Change
28.11.24
This week's New Economy Brief explores the main focus of this year's COP: the New Collective Quantified Goal on climate finance.

The Chancellor's plan for pension reform

Finance
20.11.24
Making the government's pension reform plans more ambitious could ensure that pension funds not only give savers a better deal but also direct more of their capital towards green and socially useful investment.

Trump's victory (part one)

Macroeconomic Policy
13.11.24
This week, we look how the economy drove Trump’s election win and what he is actually proposing to do about it.
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