A well-functioning economy, say most economists, is one that provides a widening array of ever-more affordable goods and services. But what we need is an economic-policy mindset…
by Masoomeh Khandan This case examines X3P, a social enterprise operating in the U.S. home care sector, as an effort to break this equilibrium. X3P’s experience offers new…
In a country as large and diverse as the United States, expanding economic opportunity cannot and should not depend on volatile federal policies. A framework of directed…
If Europe is to assert itself on the global stage, as it should, it needs to restore its self-confidence. Many yearn for an alternative to the US and Chinese models, and for that…
by Justin Black Upgrading services demands something less glamorous but more effective: reimagining the jobs most people already have. Of course, it is unlikely that the…
Whether it is generating good jobs, navigating the climate transition, stimulating innovation, or building economic resilience, structural transformation is now the name of the…
The global resurgence of industrial policy marks a pivotal shift in economic statecraft. From the CHIPS Act to Made in China 2025, governments are actively shaping markets to…
To reverse the rise of authoritarian populism, the Democratic Party, like left-of-center parties everywhere, must reconnect with the working class. Just as Franklin Roosevelt did…
Fighting climate change, saving democracy, and eradicating poverty are urgent global challenges, yet the world’s leaders continue to pursue outdated policies that focus on one…
Amid growing calls for stronger state involvement in the platform economy, there is still limited clarity on how such interventions should be designed and implemented. This paper…
